Riichi mahjong online: where to play (2026)
Play riichi mahjong online in 2026 on Mahjong Soul, Riichi City, or Tenhou. The app, the alternative, and which Tenhou rooms are still free.
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Online riichi mahjong from a pro in Japan: where to play, how the Tenhou and Mahjong Soul ladders work, and how to climb them faster.
Mahjong Soul rank simulator: how many games to Saint?
How 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.
Mahjong game review: 10 key points from a Tenhou log
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.
Tenhou mahjong server: a warning for new players
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.
Mahjong statistics vs Japanese riichi players: who's right?
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.
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