Mahjong Yaku Cheat Sheet
A free 2-page printable reference covering all 43 yaku in riichi mahjong, with han values, frequency ratings, and the 5 beginner yaku to memorize first. No email required.
Download the Yaku Cheat Sheet
2 pages, A4 size, optimized for printing or screen reference. Updated for 2026 standard riichi rules.
File size: ~7 KB · Format: PDF · License: Free for personal and educational use
What's on the Cheat Sheet
The cheat sheet has two pages designed for quick reference during play:
Top 5 Beginner Yaku
The five yaku you'll see most often in your first 100 sessions: riichi, tanyao, pinfu, yakuhai, and iipeikou. Includes han values, closed-only flag, and one-line descriptions.
Plus a Quick Rules section covering the yaku requirement, yaku-nashi, and how han combines with fu for scoring.
Complete Yaku Reference
All 43 yaku organized by category: special, sequence, triplet, suit-concentration, terminals and honors, lucky, and yakuman. Han values and closed-only status for each.
Designed for quick lookup mid-game when you need to confirm whether your hand has yaku.
Who It's For
This cheat sheet is designed for two situations: new players who need a printed reference at the table, and returning players who want a refresher before a session.
- ✓ Mahjong Soul and Tenhou players who play online but don't have all 43 yaku memorized yet
- ✓ In-person riichi groups who want a shared reference at the table
- ✓ Returning players who haven't played in months and need a quick refresher
- ✓ Riichi teachers and clubs who want a free handout for new members
No Email Required for the Download
We don't gate the cheat sheet. Click the download button and the PDF saves to your device. Share it with your group, print it for your table, or keep it on your phone.
The cheat sheet is free for personal and educational use. If you find it helpful, the best thank-you is sharing it with your local riichi club or linking to this page from your blog.
Want more like this?
One short email each week with new yaku tips, strategy guides, and free downloads. Optional — the cheat sheet above is yours either way.
Learn More About Yaku
The cheat sheet is a quick reference. For deeper learning, these guides walk through each concept in detail:
What Is Yaku in Mahjong?
Beginner's guide explaining what yaku is and why every winning hand needs one.
Complete Mahjong Yaku List
All 43 yaku explained in detail with han values, examples, and difficulty ratings.
What Happens With No Yaku?
The most common beginner trap: finishing a hand with no yaku and how to recover.
Yakuhai Complete Guide
Dragons and value winds — the easiest 1-han yaku for beginners.
Mahjong Soul Yaku Reference
Platform-specific yaku reference for Mahjong Soul players with in-game examples.
Browse All Yaku Pages
Individual reference page for every yaku with example hands and detailed explanations.
Ready to download?
2 pages, free, no email. Print it tonight, use it at your next session.
Download the PDF