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Riichi Mahjong Yaku

Little Three Dragons

Also known as: Shousangen · Shosangen · 小三元

Two dragon triplets or quads plus a pair of the third dragon.

Yaku value

Closed hand

2 Han

Open hand

2 Han

Requirements

Complete two sets from White, Green, and Red Dragons, and use the remaining dragon as the pair.

Little Three Dragons Mahjong hand example

Common scoring mistake

The Yaku itself is 2 Han, but the two dragon sets normally add two separate Yakuhai, making the hand worth at least 4 Han before bonuses.

Values follow common modern Riichi rules. Local and tournament rules may differ, especially for double Yakuman.

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