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Which of these hands is correct?

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ A ⭕️ (187 Votes)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ B ⭕️ (680 Votes)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ C ⭕️ (355 Votes)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 D ⭕️ (5308 Votes)

Explanation:

✅ Correct Answer D: FFF 5555 678 9999
This hand uses a different set of numbers than those printed on the Card and follows all requirements for the hand Consecutive Run, Line 2: Any 1 or 2 Suits, Any 5 Consecutive Numbers. It uses two Suits and the numbers 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. The tiles match the pattern on the Card: the two Kongs are in one Suit, and the three single tiles are in a second Suit.

❌ Answer A: NN 3333 55 7777 NN
This hand does not follow a valid pattern in the 13579 Section. It is similar to 13579 Line 3, but that hand calls for a Pair of Norths and a Pair of Souths combined only with 135 or 579 tiles.

❌ Answer B: FFF 33 66 999 DDDD
Although the pattern (Pung, Pair, Pair, Pung, Kong) appears in the Consecutive Run Section, the hand in the 369 Section that includes Dragons uses a different pattern: Pung, Pair, Pung, Pair, Kong.  

❌ Answer C: 4 N 5 EE 6 WWW 7 SSSS
The fine print for this hand states “Any 1 Suit, These Nos. Only.” You may only use the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4, and they must all be in the same Suit.

Beginner’s Takeaway
Read the fine print before committing to a hand. Learn where you can change the numbers shown, such as in Consecutive Run hands, and where you must use the exact numbers printed, as in 13579 hands.

Advanced Moves
When the new Card arrives each year, review every hand and the fine print. Note any changes from the previous year, and check the card carefully as you play until you’ve learned the new patterns. Even experienced players can lose a game by overlooking a small change.

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