Tagged: Riichi
Mahjong Soul Ranks Explained: Novice to Celestial
How Mahjong Soul ranks work, the six tiers from Novice to Celestial, which room each unlocks, and how placement points move you up or down.
Mahjong Soul Yaku Cheat Sheet: All 40+ Yaku With In-Game Examples
Every yaku in the Mahjong Soul yaku list, han values, frequency, closed-hand rules, and which yaku trigger in-game animations.
What Happens When You Have No Yaku? Yaku-Nashi Explained
Yaku-nashi means your mahjong hand is complete but has no scoring yaku. Learn why you can't win, how to spot it early, and how to recover mid-hand.
What Is Yaku in Mahjong? A Beginner's Guide to Hand Requirements
Yaku is a scoring pattern your mahjong hand must contain to win. Learn what yaku means, why riichi requires it, and the 5 easiest yaku to aim for.
Yakuhai: 1-Han Value Tiles (Dragons & Seat/Round Winds)
Yakuhai is a 1-han yaku from a triplet of dragons or your seat or round wind. See exactly which tiles count, when they score, and how to play them.
Which Mahjong Variant Should You Learn First?
Confused about Riichi vs. American vs. Chinese mahjong? This guide helps you choose the right variant based on your goals, location, and learning style.
Mahjong Soul Tutorial: Complete Beginner's Guide
New to Mahjong Soul? This tutorial covers account setup, the interface, the rank system, and your first ranked game so you can start playing fast.