1s and 9s are called “terminal tiles.”They sit at the ends of each suit (1 and 9), which means they can only form one specific run: 1 can only connect to 2–3 9 can only connect to 7–8 Compare that to tiles like 4 or 5, which can connect upward or downward and fit into…
Inside vs outside tiles in Mahjong determine how flexible your hand can become and how easily it improves as the game develops. Some tiles give your hand more ways to improve. Others quietly limit your options without you realizing it. Understanding the difference between inside tiles and outside tiles is one of the fastest ways…
This lesson gives you simple mahjong efficiency drills to help you choose the best discard quickly and confidently. This lesson gives players quick, intuitive practice. Use these as daily warm-ups to build fast decision-making. Scenario 1 Your hand shape: Which tile is least efficient? → Discard bamboo 9 Scenario 2 The shape: Which discard improves…...
Even strong beginners fall into these mistakes. These traps quietly slow your hand without you noticing. Trap 1: Holding too many singles A single tile with no partner is called a float tile.Floats don’t connect, don’t advance your hand, and waste draws. Example of floats: is dead weight.They don’t help each other, and neither improves…...
Efficiency without math overwhelm. Build intuitive speed. Efficiency Flash Drill (5 Scenarios) Short, quick puzzles to reinforce Week 3 lessons. Scenario 1 — Which tile gives the least improvement? Hand: Question:Which tile slows this hand down the most? Answer: Discard bamboo 9Because it only connects in one direction (with 8 or 7) and nothing in…...
This week’s resource introduces a clear, beginner-friendly decision tree to help you choose the right discard at each stage of the hand. It’s designed to reduce hesitation, strengthen your decision-making, and simplify what to keep versus release. A downloadable PDF is included in Download Center for easy printing and at-table reference. Step 1 — Remove…...
