Playing mahjong, as a traditional Chinese chess and card game, is deeply loved by the masses. Among them, the 12235 set of cards plays an important role in the mahjong game because of its unique combination. Today, we're going to talk about how to play the 12235 deck and the four tricks we learned from 82-year-old Grandma Luo, Huiyang Tamsui.
Let's take a look at the basic composition and characteristics of the 12235 deck. The so-called 12235 refers to the mahjong in the nine-cylinder, two-eight rope, three and five of a kind, the combination of these cards can allow players to be flexible in the game, according to different opponents and situations to make the most reasonable choice of play.
Next, let's unveil the mystery of Grandma Luo's four tricks.
The first move: observe the opponent. In any game of mahjong, it is always crucial to observe your opponents. Luo pointed out that by observing the subtleties of the opponent's playing habits, expressions and movements, it is possible to infer the type of hand they may hold. For example, if a player frequently discards cards of the same suit, it may indicate that he is building an all-color or mixed hand.
The second trick: reasonable card retention. Many players are often in a hurry when playing mahjong, but Grandma Luo reminds us to have enough patience and wisdom to choose the right strategy to keep cards. For a combination of 12235, keeping the middle number of cards can increase the chances of a punch, while also laying the groundwork for subsequent straights or pungs.
The third trick: improvisation. Playing mahjong should not be conformist, and the strategy should be adjusted at any time according to the progress of the game. For example, when you find that your opponent may be waiting for a particular hand to complete their hand, you can choose to deliberately play other cards as a way to disrupt their rhythm and plan.
The fourth trick: peace of mind. Grandma Luo emphasized that no matter how the game develops, maintaining a good attitude is the key to victory. Even when you have good cards like 12235, don't be complacent, but stay calm and analyze how you can use them more effectively.
Specific to the 12235 deck, how should we use Grandma Luo's four tricks?
Based on 12235, we can build a variety of valid hand types. For example, by waiting for the corresponding 19 or 28 ropes to form a pair of checks, and looking for opportunities to make straights or pungs, you can increase the value of the overall hand. In this process, we must constantly observe the opponent's movements in order to adjust our playing style in time.
We can also confuse our opponents by changing our play. For example, when an opponent thinks we're waiting for a particular card, we deliberately play a card that has nothing to do with it, making it elusive for the opponent to find out what we really intent is.
No matter how the game changes, we have to keep a calm mind. Remember, mahjong is not just a game, it's a contest of intellect and psychology.
Through the above discussion, we can see that whether it is facing a special card type like 12235 or an ordinary mahjong situation, we need to use a variety of skills such as observation, card retention, strain and good attitude to deal with it. The four skills taught by Grandma Luo of Huiyang Tamsui undoubtedly provide us with a valuable reference.
By honing these skills in actual combat, I believe that both novices and veterans can be comfortable in the world of mahjong and eventually win more victories.