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Which of these is a valid exposure?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A ⭕️ (2840 Votes)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ B ⭕️ (377 Votes)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ C ⭕️ (700 Votes)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ D ⭕️ (517 Votes)
Explanation:
✅ Correct Answer: A
The first exposure is the only one that fits a valid hand on the 2026 card. Start by identifying which hands could contain a Kong of 5 and a Kong of 9 in the same suit. A quick check of the Consecutive Run Section shows no pattern that matches this configuration. In 13579, Line 3, however, the pattern NN 5555 77 9999 SS fits perfectly, making this exposure valid.
❌ Answer B
This option also points toward 13579, since it is the only Section that could include Kongs of 1 and 9 in different suits. The only possible match is Line 7, but that hand requires the ones and nines to be in the same suit. Even the two‑suit version calls for matching ones and nines, so this exposure cannot be correct.
❌ Answer C
This exposure could suggest a Consecutive Run using 7, 8, and 9, or a hand from 13579. A review of the Consecutive Run Section shows no hand with Pungs of both 7 and 9. The closest pattern is Line 4: 111 222 3333 4444, which would be played as 666 777 8888 9999, requiring a Pung of 7 Dots and a Kong of 9 Dots.
Looking at 13579, the only matching pattern is a concealed hand, 13579, Line 9 (FF 135 777 999 DDD). Since these exposures are open, the hand would be dead.
❌ Answer D
No hand on the card matches this configuration. It would require a Consecutive Run with Pungs of 5 and 7 in two different suits, which does not appear on this year’s card. It also does not match any 13579 pattern. The closest options are Line 2, 555 777 7777 9999 or Line 8, FF 55 77 99 555 555, but neither of these hands calls for 3 fives and 3 sevens in different suits.
Beginner’s Takeaway
When you see exposures, confirm that the pattern matches a valid hand exactly before making your exposures. Even small mismatches can mean the hand is dead.
Advanced Moves
Train your eye to scan Sections quickly. Validate suit requirements, tile groupings and Line patterns before assuming a hand is valid. This helps you spot dead hands early and adjust your strategy with confidence.
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