Three Kongs (三槓)
32 fan
Three declared kongs plus one more set and a pair. The middle tier of kong-stacking hands.
Example winning hand
Winning tile: 7z
How Three Kongs (三槓) works
A hand containing three kongs — sets of four identical tiles — among its four sets.
Three of the hand's sets must be declared kongs, whether concealed (drawn) or melded (with the fourth tile claimed). Each kong is itself a pung-type set, so a hand with three kongs also leans toward an all-pungs structure depending on the fourth set. The kongs may mix concealed and melded forms, and individual concealed/melded distinctions can still generate their own smaller awards.
Good to know
- •All three sets must be full kongs of four tiles, not ordinary pungs.
- •Kongs may be any combination of concealed and exposed.
- •This is distinct from the rarer four-kong hand.
Three Kongs (三槓) — FAQ
Can the kongs be a mix of concealed and melded?
Yes, any combination of concealed and exposed kongs counts toward the three.
Does the fourth set have to be a pung?
No, the fourth set can be a pung or a chow; only three kongs are required.
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