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Which three tiles would you pass at the beginning of the Charleston?

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ A ⭕️ 4 Bam, 5 Bam, Flower (667 Votes)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 B ⭕️ 1 Bam, 1 Crak, 5 Bam (5745 Votes)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ C ⭕️ 1 Crak, 1 Crak, 6 Crak (273 Votes)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ D ⭕️ 4 Bam, 5 Bam, 8 Crak (1279 Votes)

Explanation:

✅ Correct Answer: B) 1 Bam, 1 Crak, 5 Bam
At first glance, this hand leans heavily towards a 2468 hand. While it includes a pair of 1 Craks, and a 1 Bam, there is not enough strength in ones to justify an Any Like Number run. There’s also nothing to support holding the Pair of Craks for any other hand. 

If you start by clearing out what does not fit, the only odd tiles available are the 1 Bam, 1 Crak, and 5 Bam, making this the strongest first pass. 

Passing two ones carries some risk, but not as much as the pair of 1 Craks would, so watch closely to see if they return. That information can help guide your decisions once calling and discarding begin.

❌ Answer A: 4 Bam, 5 Bam, Flower
This choice gives up a Flower too early, before you know if it is needed. It also releases an even tile, that could be useful if 2468, Lines 5 or 6 start to develop. Finally, some would say the 4 and 5 Bam together in one pass is risky, so take caution should an opponent develop something with the pass.

❌ Answer C: 1 Crak, 1 Crak, 6 Crak
While the correct answer releases two ones in different suits, passing a pair of identical ones is far more dangerous. That kind of pass can directly help another player. Save that move for later when you have fewer options.

❌ Answer D: 4 Bam, 5 Bam, 8 Crak
This option passes two consecutive tiles that could easily fit into another player’s hand, and contains two even-numbered tiles that could help your hand development. Right now, the deal has 2, 4, 6, 8 in Dots and 4, 6, 8 in Craks, which is a strong base for Singles and Pairs, Line 2, or several 2468 hands.The 8 Crak, in particular, could be essential.

Beginner’s Takeaway:
Follow the strongest pattern in your hand. With eight even tiles after the deal, stay with evens. Pass tiles that do not fit, then refine as the Charleston continues.

Advanced Moves:
This hand sets up well for a Singles and Pairs option with a strong payout. Stay with it unless a clearly better direction develops.

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