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Which hand gives you the best odds of winning?
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ A ⭕️ 11 222 33 444 5555 in Craks (363 Votes)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 B ⭕️ FFF 2222 345 6666 in Craks (4510 Votes)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ C ⭕️ FFF 22 33 444 DDDD in Craks, with matching Red Dragon (1415 Votes)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ D ⭕️ FF 22222 33 44444 in Craks (658 Votes)
Explanation:
✅ Correct Answer: B) FFF 2222 345 6666 in Craks
This hand is the strongest option because it is only five tiles away from Mah Jongg:
One Flower and a 2 Crak, both of which can be called
Two 6 Craks (use the Joker here),
The final 5 Crak.
Keep the Red Dragon as protection in case the 5 Craks are gone before you’re set, giving you a reliable pivot if needed.
❌ Answer A: 11 222 33 444 5555 in Craks
Although this is a popular beginner choice, it has only six tiles toward the full hand and doesn’t use the two Flowers that could support stronger options. It also has a gap in the 1 and 3 Crak Pairs and lacks the 5 Craks needed for a Kong, making it an unreliable direction.
❌ Answer C: FFF 22 33 444 DDDD in Craks, with matching Red Dragon
This hand has eight tiles already, including a Red Dragon, which makes it a reasonable backup for option B. However, it still falls short in tile count and needs a 3 Crak to complete a Pair. The Pung and the Kong (4 Crak and Red Dragon, respectively) also have only one tile each, which limits your ability to build the hand.
❌ Answer D: FF 22222 33 44444 in Craks
This is an interesting choice, but it also has eight tiles and is a Quint hand. You would need at least two Jokers to complete it. It’s best to choose a Quint only when you begin with at least three Jokers.
Beginner’s Takeaway:
Consecutive Run, Line 2 is a strong opening choice. Watch the 5 Crak closely and collect Craks in range so you can pivot to another Consecutive Run hand if needed.
Advanced Moves:
Work to get set early so you can call the 5 Crak for Mah Jongg while gathering tiles that support a pivot to another Consecutive Run option. Keep an eye on the Red Dragons, as Line 5 may become a strong pivot hand.
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