1 han · open or closed
Tanyao
All simples. Only number tiles 2 through 8. No 1s, 9s or honors.
Closed1 hanOpen1 hanHow oftenVery common
How Tanyao works
Every tile in the hand, including called sets and the pair, is a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 of any suit.
Example hand
Hand
Ron
CalledChi
Tanyao 11 han 30 fu · 1,000non-dealer ron
Scored by the same engine that runs the game: seat South, round East, no dora. Try your own in the hand calculator.
Good to know
- Allowed open in these rules (kuitan), so you can chi and pon freely.
- Any 1, 9, wind or dragon anywhere in the hand breaks it.
TipThe fastest yaku once you call. Throw away 1s, 9s and honors early and it builds itself.
Quick answers
How many han is Tanyao?
Tanyao is worth 1 han, open or closed.
Can Tanyao be open?
Yes. Tanyao counts even after you call chi, pon or kan.
How common is Tanyao?
Very common. Only number tiles 2 through 8. No 1s, 9s or honors.