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'''Pinfu''' {{kana|平和}} is a [[yaku]] obtained when a closed hand | '''Pinfu''' {{kana|平和}} is a [[yaku]] obtained when a [[closed]] hand gains no [[fu]] from its composition at [[tenpai]]. In other words, it would only gain the base 20 fu and fu from the win method. It is worth 1 han and can only be scored by closed hands. | ||
==Tile diagram== | ==Tile diagram== | ||
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In English, pinfu is sometimes referred to as "all sequences", but that isn't the only requirement for this yaku. There are hands that have all sequences but cannot score pinfu. | In English, pinfu is sometimes referred to as "all sequences", but that isn't the only requirement for this yaku. There are hands that have all sequences but cannot score pinfu. | ||
The | The definition of pinfu is a closed hand that has no [[fu]], other than the fu from winning. To score pinfu: | ||
*The hand must be closed. | *The hand must be closed. | ||
*The hand cannot have any triplets or quads - it must be all sequences. | *The hand cannot have any triplets or quads - it must be all sequences. | ||
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*Riichi + Mentsumo + Tanyao (3 han 30 fu) = 4000 points | *Riichi + Mentsumo + Tanyao (3 han 30 fu) = 4000 points | ||
Of course, pinfu still increases your score due to the +1 han (riichi + tanyao + pinfu > riichi + tanyao). Also, once the hand reaches [[mangan]] or higher, fu no longer | Of course, pinfu still increases your score due to the +1 han (riichi + tanyao + pinfu > riichi + tanyao). Also, once the hand reaches [[mangan]] or higher, fu no longer matters, so pinfu is worth the same as any other 1-han yaku. | ||
==Compatibility== | ==Compatibility== | ||
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*When playing with a closed hand, sequences are much easier to complete than triplets, so having "all sequences" is reasonably common. | *When playing with a closed hand, sequences are much easier to complete than triplets, so having "all sequences" is reasonably common. | ||
*[[Ryanmen]] waits have better [[tile efficiency]] than other waits, so players will normally gather and keep ryanmen in their hand. | *[[Ryanmen]] waits have better [[tile efficiency]] than other waits, so players will normally gather and keep ryanmen in their hand, leading to a ryanmen wait at tenpai. | ||
*Pairs are even easier to complete than sequences. | *Pairs are even easier to complete than sequences. | ||