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[[Image:YakuListed.png|thumb|right|300px|[http://tenhou.net/0/?log=2008121721gm-00c1-0000-fcadb0d7&tw=3&ts=5 Example hand], containing many yaku.]] | [[Image:YakuListed.png|thumb|right|300px|[http://tenhou.net/0/?log=2008121721gm-00c1-0000-fcadb0d7&tw=3&ts=5 Example hand], containing many yaku.]] | ||
A '''[[yaku]]''' {{kana|役}} is a certain pattern in a mahjong hand, | A '''[[yaku]]''' {{kana|役}} is a certain pattern in a mahjong hand that scores points, and a necessary condition for winning. They are analogous to hands in poker. Unlike poker, multiple yaku can be combined into one hand. Under standard rules, there are 26 different yaku and 11 [[yakuman]] (a special class of high-scoring yaku). In addition, one special case may be allowed in [[nagashi mangan]]. | ||
'''In order to win any hand, the hand must have at least one yaku.''' Even if a hand has [[dora]], it cannot score without a yaku. Declaring a win without yaku can score a [[chombo]] penalty. Therefore, when learning the game, it is essential to learn the different types of yaku. | |||
''' | Each yaku has a specified amount of '''[[han]]''' {{kana|飜}}, generally based on their rarity. You can also increase the hand's han count with [[dora]], but this does not count as a yaku. A hand's total han value, counted from adding up yaku and dora, [[Scoring table|determines the points]] you'll get in the end. | ||
The most important yaku to learn is [[riichi]], since it is very common and | The most important yaku to learn is [[riichi]], since it is very common and very easy to achieve. A new player may find it easiest to never [[naki|open]] their hand, always calling riichi, and get a few wins. However, this strategy is far too simple for serious play; a variety of yaku should be employed. | ||
==One han closed only== | ==One han closed only== | ||
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==Special case== | ==Special case== | ||
This yaku does not specifically deal with a player's hand, but rather the player's discards. In addition, the hand may or may not be at tenpai upon scoring. | This yaku does not specifically deal with a player's hand, but rather the player's discards. In addition, the hand may or may not be at tenpai upon scoring. The result of nagashi mangan modifies the case of [[ryuukyoku]], where point exchanges equate to mangan. | ||
{{yaku list | {{yaku list | ||
| yakuname = Nagashi mangan | | yakuname = Nagashi mangan | ||
| kanji = 流し満貫 | | kanji = 流し満貫 | ||
| closeopen = Closed only | | english = Terminal honor discards | ||
| closeopen = Closed only (May be open on variation) | |||
| tilepattern = | | tilepattern = | ||
| description = All the discards are terminals and/or honors. In addition, none of these discards were called by other players. | | description = All the discards are terminals and/or honors. In addition, none of these discards were called by other players. | ||
}} | }} | ||
== | ==Local== | ||
{{main| | {{main|Local yaku}} | ||
The above list is generally considered as the "standard yaku", including the yakuman. However, the game offers an even larger array of tile patterns. Various [[rule variations|house rules]] may opt to use some of these yaku on their own. | The above list is generally considered as the "standard yaku", including the yakuman. However, the game offers an even larger array of tile patterns. Various [[rule variations|house rules]] may opt to use some of these yaku on their own. | ||
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* [http://www.osamuko.com/top-10-hands-you-should-re-memorize-if-you-ever-lose-your-memory/ Yaku short list] | * [http://www.osamuko.com/top-10-hands-you-should-re-memorize-if-you-ever-lose-your-memory/ Yaku short list] | ||
: Pointing out which yaku to learn first | : Pointing out which yaku to learn first | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Mahjong_yaku Wikipedia] | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Mahjong_yaku Wikipedia] | ||
: Yaku list in Wikipedia. | : Yaku list in Wikipedia. | ||