The basic rules of Tai 'an Mahjong

Tai 'an Mahjong is a popular mahjong game in Tai' an, Shandong Province. It usually uses 136 cards (no flower cards), including 36 each for ten thousand, bar and drum, as well as wind cards and Wrigley. The game usually involves 4 people, each starting with 13 cards. Through operations such as touching, playing, touching, and holding cards, the goal is to form a specific card type andHu Pai。The rules of Tai 'an Mahjong are simplified on the basis of traditional Mahjong, paying more attention to quick card matching and defense.

Hu brand type requirements

The basic card type of Tai 'an Mahjong Huao is 4 pairs of straight or carved pieces (or bars) and a pair of general cards, that is,"4 groups +1 pair". Straight is composed of three consecutive cards of the same suit, such as "10,000, 20,000, 30,000"; cut is composed of three identical cards, such as "Three East Wind"; bar cards are four identical cards. The trump card can be any pair of identical cards. In addition, Tai 'an Mahjong also allows special card types, such as seven pairs (seven pairs), uniform (all of the same color), and touch Hu (all composed of carved pieces or bars). These card types usually have higher numbers.

Hupai method

Tai 'an Mahjong Hu Leafenself-drawnandfireTwo ways. Self-touching means that you find the necessary cards and play them, and you can get three points; shooting means that the cards played by other players are exactly the cards you need, and the player will pay the points. In addition,"multiple shots" are usually not allowed in Tai 'an Mahjong, that is, if multiple shots are played on a card at the same time, only the player with the highest priority in the order can play the card.

Characteristic rules of Tai 'an Mahjong

Tai 'an Mahjong Huao adds some localized rules to traditional Mahjong to make it more interesting and strategic. Here are a few key features:

  • Don't take cards: Cards are usually not allowed to be taken in Tai 'an Mahjong. Only cards can be touched and stacked. This speeds up the pace of the game and reduces the opportunity to combine straight draws, making players rely more on drawing and touching cards to adjust the card type.
  • Must be reported: Some Tai 'an Mahjong rules require players to "report" when listening to cards, that is, publicly declare that they have listened to cards, and then they cannot change cards. They can only touch themselves or tell others to fire shots. Hu Pai usually has extra rewards after listening to the newspaper.
  • Rules of cards: Bar cards are divided into open bars and hidden bars. Open bars include touching cards and touching the fourth same card to open the bar, or directly blocking the cards played by other players; dark bars are when you have four identical cards in your hand. After the card is tied, you need to make up a card from the end of the card wall, otherwise you will not be able to win the card. The card itself has points rewards and may affect the final settlement.
  • Special card reward: Tai 'an Mahjong is very popular, and some difficult card types such as uniform, seven-pair, blooming on the bar, fishing for the moon under the sea, etc. have higher number bonuses, encouraging players to pursue big brands.

Scores and numbers of Taian Mahjong

The scoring of Tai 'an Mahjong Hu is usually based on the "base score + number" method. The base score is the basic score of each game, and the number of times is multiplied according to the card type and card method. Common numbers are calculated as follows:

  1. basic hu: 1 game, that is, the normal card type of 4 groups +1 pair.
  2. self-drawn: Add 1 time, that is, add 1 time to the basic number of times when you draw your own card.
  3. Pengpenhu: 2 times, all composed of carved pieces or bars, no straight.
  4. exclusively: 4, all cards are of the same suit (one of ten thousand, bar, and tube), excluding wind arrow.
  5. seven pairs: 4, consisting of seven pairs, no touching bars are allowed.
  6. flower on the bar: Add 1 time, and touch your own card when making up the card after the card.
  7. for the moon: Add 1, and draw your own card when you draw the last card.
  8. Report: Add 1 time, and add an extra time after listening to the newspaper.

When actually scoring, the total number of times is usually calculated first, then multiplied by the base score, and then the score is allocated according to the Hupai method (self-touching or shooting). For example, if the base score is 1 point, and a player touches himself (4 points) plus 1 point, for a total of 5 points, each family will have to pay 5 points, and the player will get a total of 15 points. If you click a cannon card, the person who clicks the cannon will pay 5 points, and other players will not pay.

Practical skills of Tai 'an Mahjong

Mastering the skills of Tai 'an Mahjong can significantly increase the winning rate. Here are some practical suggestions:

Opening strategy

After starting the hand, quickly determine the potential of the card type. If you have more pairs or carvings in your hand, consider making a tinted hu or seven pairs; if you have more cards of the same suit, try to make them all. But don't blindly play big cards and adjust flexibly according to the progress of the game. Since you cannot draw cards, straight is more difficult to form, so retaining the middle cards (such as four, five, and six) is more valuable than the side cards (one, nine).

Defense and Observation

Tai 'an Mahjong is in the middle, and defense is equally important. Pay attention to the cards played by other players and speculate on their card types. If a player plays cards of the same suit continuously, he may be playing uniform. At this time, he should try to hold the cards of that suit as much as possible to avoid shooting. At the same time, pay attention to whether anyone reports. Players who reports usually have better cards, so they should play cards carefully and give priority to safety cards (such as familiar cards and side cards).

timing of cards

Bars can increase points, but they can also reveal information and potentially help opponents. If you can increase the chances of playing yourself or the number of times you can open the bar decisively; but if you may prevent yourself from being able to listen to the cards or increase the risk of shooting, you should give up. Dark bars are usually more advantageous than open bars because they do not give hints to opponents.

Listen to the card selection

When listening to cards, try to choose to listen on multiple sides, that is, listen to multiple cards to increase the probability of playing cards. For example, it is easier to play tricks when listening to "147" than just listening to "5". At the same time, judge the number of remaining cards based on the cards that have appeared in the card pool to avoid listening to dead cards. If conditions permit, the number of times can be increased, but the cards cannot be changed after the hearing. The quality of the hearing cards needs to be ensured.

Common misunderstandings about Tai 'an Mahjong

Many players easily make the following mistakes in Tai 'an Mahjong Hu:

  • Excessive pursuit of big names: The number of big cards in uniform and seven is high, but it is difficult. If you forcibly play cards, you may not be able to play cards. Reasonable choices should be made based on the card type. Xiao Hu's fast running is also a strategy.
  • Ignore defense: Only paying attention to your own cards and not paying attention to the cards played by other players, making it easy to fire. Especially when someone reports, priority should be given to defense.
  • Any cards you want: Although the card can add points, it may damage the card type or give the opponent a chance. You need to weigh the pros and cons before you sign a card.
  • Listening to cards too late: Because you cannot win cards, you can listen to cards slowly. If you don't listen to cards for a long time, your opponent may be the first to play. Organize the card types as soon as possible and strive to listen quickly.

summary

Tai 'an Mahjong Hule is a mahjong game with a lively rhythm and unique rules. Its characteristics such as not being able to take cards or listen to newspapers increase the strategy and interest of the game. Mastering basic rules, scoring methods and practical skills can help players play games with ease. Whether it is leisure, entertainment or competitive competitions, understanding the essence of Tai 'an Mahjong Hustle can allow you to enjoy more fun. I hope the analysis of this article can help you win multiple battles at the Tai 'an Mahjong Table and experience the joy of "Hu Hu".