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 {{main|List of yaku}} <!--link used at least three times here for emphasis-->
 * A winning hand must have at least one [[List of yaku|yaku]] (see [[List of yaku|the list]] for pattern examples)
-* A yaku is a special condition under which the win occurs, or a distinguished pattern within the hand's tiles
+* A yaku is a condition or pattern of tiles that scores points. A hand cannot have 0 points, so a hand cannot win without yaku.
 * These patterns may be viewed like poker hands
 * Hands may have a combination of different yaku
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 == Strategy ==
-* A wide variety of strategies are employed, regarding building winning hands and avoiding other player's hands
+{{Main|strategy}}
-* Memorization of the [[List of yaku|yaku]] is key
+* A wide variety of strategies are employed, including:
-* Yet, players may continue to play the game simply building hands, without or with limited knowledge of the yaku
+**[[Tile efficiency|Knowing how to building hands quickly and/or efficiently]]
+**[[Defense|Knowing how to avoid other player's hands]]
+*Memorizing the [[yaku]], at least the common yaku, is important.
+*However, beginners should focus on being able to make winning hands at all. [[Riichi]] may be used for any hand that has not called [[chii]] or [[pon]].
 ==See also==