Deep dives into advanced tactics, tournament strategies, and pro-level insights from Japan's competitive mahjong scene.
NewAMOS, Alban, Aotomo, and the Amazon importers: what each automatic mahjong table costs, how big and heavy it is, which tiles it takes, and what happens to the voltage and warranty when you ship one abroad.
NewTsumo, ron, and tenpai in a line each, the eight terms to learn first, and a searchable glossary of 216 riichi mahjong terms.
NewHow many games to reach Saint? What are your odds of hitting Celestial? I built a Monte Carlo simulator that answers these questions with real math, not guesswork.
Aotomo makes automatic mahjong tables worth buying for your home. This post covers how to buy one, how to assemble it, and why it became my favorite gaming investment.
You've lost three games in a row. Then four. The frustration builds, and suddenly you're playing worse than you did as a beginner. Here's the truth: most extended losing streaks are self-inflicted. Your brain, trying to protect your ego, sabotages your play. This post explains why that happens and how to break the cycle before it spirals.
Most players make the same mistakes without realizing it. This actual Tenhou game review exposes the patterns: weak tile efficiency, poor honor tile handling, unnecessary risks during defense. See if you recognize your own habits.
From DIY builds to $1,000+ automatic shufflers, mahjong tables range wildly in price and functionality. Before you buy, understand the options. I'll cover every type with their ideal use cases, dimensions, pros, and cons so you pick the right one for your situation.
Tenhou shapes your mahjong instincts in ways you might not realize, and not all of them transfer to real-life play. The server's unique point system punishes 4th place so severely that it breeds habits pros will call out immediately. I've been warned about this by nearly every professional player I've met. Here's what they see that you don't.
Free riichi mahjong tools in English, most of them built here. I've played for 17 years and spent the last 10 as a pro in Japan. Here are the calculators, trainers and stats tools on this site, and the best free resources other people made. No affiliates, no fluff.
Should you memorize statistical tables or trust your gut? The answer isn't either-or. Data matters when you have no other information, but experienced players read situational cues no chart can capture. Here's how to balance both.
Skilled pros only take first place 30% of the time. So what does 'winning' mean in mahjong? The answer depends entirely on the rules you're playing. Same playstyle, different ruleset, completely different results. Here's how to identify your win condition and play accordingly.
Professional mahjong players pay hundreds to thousands of dollars yearly to keep their title. Most of them don't make a living from the game. So why do they do it? Here's an insider's look at what being a pro means and how you can become one if you're serious.
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