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==Rule variations==
==Rule variations==
There are three main variations to multiple ron:
There are three main variations to multiple ron:
* '''Double ron allowed, no triple ron''': Up to two players can ron a tile. If three players ron, an [[abortive draw]] occurs (known as ([[sanchahou]]).
* '''[[Atamahane]]''': Only one player can ron. The player closest in turn order to the ron'd player gets priority.
* '''Double ron allowed, no triple ron''': Up to two players can ron a tile. If three players ron, an [[abortive draw]] occurs; this is known as [[sanchahou]].
* '''Triple ron allowed''': Up to three players can ron a tile.
* '''Triple ron allowed''': Up to three players can ron a tile.
* '''[[Atamahane]]''': Only one player can ron. The player closest in turn order to the ron'd player gets priority.


If triple ron is forbidden, then there is an extra (uncommon) rule variation. Under this variation, when a double ron occurs, the final player must reveal their hand to prove that they could not have legally called ron (including due to [[furiten]]). If they could have, then the hand is still an abortive draw. This rule is to prevent a player from choosing not to call ron after hearing that two other players have done so.
If double ron is allowed but triple ron isn't, then there is an extra (uncommon) rule variation. Under this variation, when a double ron occurs, the final player must reveal their hand to prove that they could not have legally called ron (including due to [[furiten]]). If they could have, then the hand is still an abortive draw. This rule is to prevent a player from choosing not to call ron after hearing that two other players have done so.


===Riichi & Renchan===
===Riichi & Renchan===

Revision as of 19:53, 10 August 2024

Multiple ron occurs when a player's discarded tile (or a tile added to a kan) has been claimed for a win by more than one player. Double ron is more common, but triple ron can also occur. The exact handling of the situation depends on the rule variations in use.

Rule variations

There are three main variations to multiple ron:

  • Atamahane: Only one player can ron. The player closest in turn order to the ron'd player gets priority.
  • Double ron allowed, no triple ron: Up to two players can ron a tile. If three players ron, an abortive draw occurs; this is known as sanchahou.
  • Triple ron allowed: Up to three players can ron a tile.

If double ron is allowed but triple ron isn't, then there is an extra (uncommon) rule variation. Under this variation, when a double ron occurs, the final player must reveal their hand to prove that they could not have legally called ron (including due to furiten). If they could have, then the hand is still an abortive draw. This rule is to prevent a player from choosing not to call ron after hearing that two other players have done so.

Riichi & Renchan

When multiple ron is allowed, the handling of riichi bets and renchan is also subject to variation.

Riichi bets:

  • All riichi bets go to the player closest in turn order.
  • Players currently in riichi gain their riichi bets back; leftover bets are given to the player closest in turn order.

Renchan:

  • So long as the dealer is one of the winners, a renchan occurs.
  • A renchan only occurs if the dealer is the leftmost player.

Chombo

If a player declares a false win at the same time as another player declares a real one, the chombo penalty is usually nullified. Some rulesets may, however, retain the full penalty, or provide that a lesser penalty be paid.

Rule used in different venues

Wins may be treated differently according to the rules in effect in a pro league, a jansou (or chain), a game server, or an organization.

Location Winners Riichi deposits Current riichi sticks Bonus counters Dealership
Head bump1 1 Priority2 Priority Priority Priority
Tenhou 2 Priority Priority Priority Dealer keeps
Janryumon 3 Priority Priority Priority Priority
Marchao 3 Implied » Priority Priority Priority
ZOO 2 Implied » Implied » Priority ...
麻雀WELCOME (AKIBA店) 2 Implied » Priority Priority Priority
Pattern (Fuchuu) 2 Priority « Implied Priority ...
Japanese Wikipedia Varies Implied » Priority Varies Varies
EMA2016 3 Priority Winners reclaim, rest priority Both Dealer keeps

1. Please note that many organizations use head bump rules. These include...
2. "Priority" designates current player priority (from discarder: Right > Across > Left), and not game seating priority as used to split ties on Tenhou (starting: East > South > West > North).