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[[Image:Damaten.png|250px|right|thumb|Damaten applied to a standalone baiman hand. [http://tenhou.net/0/?log=2014070418gm-0089-0000-092c00f3&tw=2]]] | |||
'''Damaten''' {{kana|黙聴}} is a strategy used with closed [[tenpai]] hands. This strategy may also be referred to as a "hidden tenpai". [[Riichi]] is an optional play, rather than a mandatory one. Therefore, a player may sit and wait with a closed tenpai hand, hoping to win the hand without riichi. Typically during damaten, the player usually already has a valid yaku in their hand; otherwise, [[mentsumo]] would be the only option for winning. | '''Damaten''' {{kana|黙聴}} is a strategy used with closed [[tenpai]] hands. This strategy may also be referred to as a "hidden tenpai". [[Riichi]] is an optional play, rather than a mandatory one. Therefore, a player may sit and wait with a closed tenpai hand, hoping to win the hand without riichi. Typically during damaten, the player usually already has a valid yaku in their hand; otherwise, [[mentsumo]] would be the only option for winning. | ||
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The current score may afford players to win hands without calling riichi. | The current score may afford players to win hands without calling riichi. | ||
Also, adding the yaku of riichi may not actually improve the value of a hand instantly. For example, a haneman hand is worth 6 or 7 han. Well, if a player's hand currently appears to be valued 6 han, it may not be necessary to take the risk of riichi just to upgrade the hand from 6 han to 7. | Also, adding the yaku of riichi may not actually improve the value of a hand instantly. For example, a haneman hand is worth 6 or 7 han. Well, if a player's hand currently appears to be valued 6 han, it may not be necessary to take the risk of riichi just to upgrade the hand from 6 han to 7, when the point reward is no different. | ||
Finally, a player may not actually want to announce their hand as a tenpai hand. Instead, a damaten hand awaits for other players to unexpectedly play into the hand. This form of "surprise play" may catch other players off guard. | Finally, a player may not actually want to announce their hand as a tenpai hand. Instead, a damaten hand awaits for other players to unexpectedly play into the hand. This form of "surprise play" may catch other players off guard. | ||