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Self Draw (自摸)

1 faan

Winning by drawing the winning tile yourself rather than claiming a discard.

Example winning hand
Winning tile: 5p

How Self Draw (自摸) works

Winning by drawing the final required tile yourself from the wall, rather than claiming a tile discarded by another player.

This faan is awarded purely for the manner of winning: the completing tile comes off the wall on your own draw. It applies regardless of the hand's composition and is one of the most commonly earned winning-condition bonuses. When combined with a fully concealed hand it contributes to the larger Fully Concealed (self-drawn) award.

Good to know
  • Earned for any self-drawn win, even on a hand with exposed melds.
  • Distinct from Fully Concealed Hand, which additionally requires that no tiles were claimed during the hand.
  • A replacement-tile win after a kong (Kong on Kong) still counts as a self-draw and earns this bonus in addition to the Kong on Kong award.

Self Draw (自摸) — FAQ

Does self-draw require a concealed hand?

No. Any win on a tile you drew yourself qualifies, including hands with exposed pungs or chows.

Is winning on a discard ever a self-draw?

No. Claiming another player's discard to complete your hand is a discard win and does not earn this bonus.

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