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== Tenpai conditions == | == Tenpai conditions == | ||
Tenpai occurs under any of the four following conditions: | Tenpai occurs under any of the four following conditions: | ||
# Three tile groups and a pair (jantou). The fourth tile group needs completion. Numerous [[machi|wait patterns]] fall under this condition. | # Three [[tile groups]] and a pair ([[jantou]]). The fourth tile group needs completion. Numerous [[machi|wait patterns]] fall under this condition. | ||
# Four tile groups and a single tile ([[tanki]]). Completion occurs when a duplicate of the pair is drawn or discarded. | # Four tile groups and a single tile ([[tanki]]). Completion occurs when a duplicate of the pair is drawn or discarded. | ||
# [[Chiitoitsu]]. Six distinct tile pairs and a single tile (also tanki). | # [[Chiitoitsu]]. Six distinct tile pairs and a single tile (also tanki). | ||
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{{main|Machi}} | {{main|Machi}} | ||
Every hand in tenpai involves some sort of | Every hand in tenpai involves some sort of wait pattern, or '''machi'''. Various wait patterns are conveniently named to allow quick recognition of waiting tiles. Likewise, players who recognize these patterns may also be able to select among them. | ||
== Example tenpai hands == | == Example tenpai hands == | ||