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(Corrected definition of renhou to "before a player's first turn" instead of "before dealer's second turn." Also revised the reasoning why the dealer can't score it (because nothing can happen before the dealer's first turn). As it was written, the dealer could ron before their second turn, which does not count as renhou.)
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'''Renhou''' {{kana|人和}} is an [[optional yaku]]. It is defined by a player declaring [[ron]] with a starting hand before drawing their first tile and before any [[Naki| called tile]]. This premise is similar to the [[chiihou]], except the hand wins by discard (ron). In some instances, it may be considered as a [[yakuman]], [[mangan]], or not used at all.  Only non-dealers may invoke renhou because it is impossible to declare [[ron]] before the dealer's first draw (no discarded tiles yet).
'''Renhou''' {{kana|人和}} is an [[optional yaku]]. It is scored when a player declares [[ron]] with their starting hand, before drawing their first tile, and before anyone makes a [[tile call]]. Only non-dealers may score renhou, since the dealer gets the first draw (and discard) of the game.
 
It can be considered the ron equivalent of [[chiihou]]. Unlike chiihou, renhou is not always scored as a yakuman; it may be worth less, depending on the ruleset.


== Variations ==
== Variations ==
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* '''[[Mangan]]'''
* '''[[Mangan]]'''
: By default, renhou can be defaulted as a mangan hand. In this case, if the hand could score more using normal counting of yaku and dora, it will be scored for the alternate value (since the highest-scoring hand must always be chosen). The hand must have at least one yaku for this, however; dora alone cannot allow the hand to be scored separately.
: Renhou can be set to a mangan hand by default. If a hand could score more by using regular yaku/dora (without renhou), it will be scored as the higher value. Otherwise, it is a mangan. If a hand has no other yaku, it is scored as a mangan, even if [[dora]] would bring it above that.
* '''[[Yakuman]]'''
* '''[[Yakuman]]'''
: Likewise, it can be set as a yakuman.
: Likewise, it can be set as a yakuman.
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: A few rulesets set renhou as a baiman, though this is relatively rare.
: A few rulesets set renhou as a baiman, though this is relatively rare.
* '''[[Yaku]]'''
* '''[[Yaku]]'''
: Renhou may be considered as a yaku, to be [[yaku compatibility|cumulative with other yaku]], with a variable han value. It is frequently set at 4 han, so that the hand is always worth mangan minimum if it has any other yaku.
: Renhou may be considered as a yaku, which is  [[yaku compatibility|cumulative with other yaku]]. It is frequently set at 4 han, so that the hand is always worth mangan at minimum.
* '''Nashi'''
* '''Nashi'''
: Renhou may not be used at all.
: Renhou may not be used at all.

Latest revision as of 01:07, 10 August 2024

Renhou
Type Optional yaku
Kanji 人和
English Hand of man
Value Variable
Speed Near instant
Difficulty Luck

Renhou 「人和」 is an optional yaku. It is scored when a player declares ron with their starting hand, before drawing their first tile, and before anyone makes a tile call. Only non-dealers may score renhou, since the dealer gets the first draw (and discard) of the game.

It can be considered the ron equivalent of chiihou. Unlike chiihou, renhou is not always scored as a yakuman; it may be worth less, depending on the ruleset.

Variations

Renhou scored with real tiles.

Because of number of variations and interpretations to renhou, it is viewed as optional.

Renhou can be set to a mangan hand by default. If a hand could score more by using regular yaku/dora (without renhou), it will be scored as the higher value. Otherwise, it is a mangan. If a hand has no other yaku, it is scored as a mangan, even if dora would bring it above that.
Likewise, it can be set as a yakuman.
A few rulesets set renhou as a baiman, though this is relatively rare.
Renhou may be considered as a yaku, which is cumulative with other yaku. It is frequently set at 4 han, so that the hand is always worth mangan at minimum.
  • Nashi
Renhou may not be used at all.

External links

Renhou in Japanese Wikipedia