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[[Image:Saki Yakuman.jpg|350px|thumb|Example hand featuring kans.]] | [[Image:Saki Yakuman.jpg|350px|thumb|Example hand featuring kans.]] | ||
'''Kan''' {{kana|カン}} is a special [[ | '''Kan''' {{kana|カン}} is a special [[tile call]]. This call forms a [[mentsu|tile grouping]] of four identical tiles, called '''kantsu''' {{kana|槓子}}. Just like all tile calls, it is optional. | ||
While it appears as a four-of-a-kind, the tiles used for the kantsu actually function as a [[koutsu|three-of-a-kind]] plus one extra tile. Therefore, the set counts towards the [[Yaku#Triplet|triplet-based yaku]], such as [[toitoi]] and [[sanankou]]. | While it appears as a four-of-a-kind, the tiles used for the kantsu actually function as a [[koutsu|three-of-a-kind]] plus one extra tile. Therefore, the set counts towards the [[Yaku#Triplet|triplet-based yaku]], such as [[toitoi]] and [[sanankou]]. | ||
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== Procedure == | == Procedure == | ||
[[Image:Kan timing.png|right|thumb|250px|Difference in [http://tenhou.net/0/?log=2018051409gm-0029-0000-62fe6cf4&tw=2&ts=1 kan dora reveal timing] based on different kan types.]] | [[Image:Kan timing.png|right|thumb|250px|Difference in [http://tenhou.net/0/?log=2018051409gm-0029-0000-62fe6cf4&tw=2&ts=1 kan dora reveal timing] based on different kan types.]] | ||
Kan works similarly to other [[ | Kan works similarly to other [[tile calls]], but it comes with special properties and rules. These rules apply when a player possesses or gains possession of four of the same tile; and then the player makes the kan call. | ||
# The player calls "kan". | # The player calls "kan". | ||