Beginner Traps
Don't fall for these
Learn from others' mistakes.
MISTAKE 1: Collecting everything
• Trying to build 5 different sets at once
• Hand becomes unfocused mess
• FIX: Pick 2-3 directions, commit
MISTAKE 2: Holding dangerous tiles too long
• 'Maybe I'll use this 5-Dot later'
• Discard it late → deal into someone's win
• FIX: If it's dangerous and not helping you, discard early
MISTAKE 3: Ignoring defense
• Always pushing for win
• Deal into limit hands repeatedly
• FIX: Sometimes surviving > winning
MISTAKE 4: Claiming everything
• Calling Pung/Chow on every opportunity
• Reveals your hand, limits flexibility
• FIX: Sometimes keep hand concealed
MISTAKE 5: Forgetting the pair
• Build 4 sets, no pair
• Can't win without that pair!
• FIX: Secure your pair early
Avoid these, you'll be ahead of 80% of beginners.