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'''Riichi''' {{kana|立直}} or {{kana|リーチ}} is the most commonly used [[List of yaku|yaku]] in the game. This yaku may apply to any closed hand and may be declared upon achieving ''[[tenpai]]''. Due to its common usage, various specific game scenarios must be considered when using riichi. | '''Riichi''' {{kana|立直}} or {{kana|リーチ}} is the most commonly used [[List of yaku|yaku]] in the game. This yaku may apply to any closed hand and may be declared upon achieving ''[[tenpai]]''. Due to its common usage, various specific game scenarios must be considered when using riichi. | ||
Unlike other yaku, the call for riichi operates at a player's discretion and is certainly not mandatory. Players may simply opt not to call riichi and retain the secrecy of a hand's tenpai status. | Unlike other yaku, the call for riichi operates at a player's discretion and is certainly not mandatory. Players may simply opt not to call riichi and retain the secrecy of a hand's tenpai status, using a tactic known as [[damaten]]. | ||
== Rules == | == Rules == |