What is Three colour triplets (サンショクドウコー)?
The same number as a triplet in all three suits — 2 han, open or closed.
Han and calls
2 han（Open is fine）
How it is formed
- Make a triplet of the same number in characters, circles and bamboo.
- The remaining set and the pair are free.
- The value does not drop when you call.
Example hand
Winning with this shape gives the following.
- Yaku scored：Three colour triplets・Three concealed triplets・Menzen tsumo
- Fu：40 fu／5 han
- Points for this example：8,000 points（Tsumo）
This opens the practice board with the hand already set up; press Tsumo to win with it.
Yaku it combines with
Questions
How many han is Three colour triplets?
2 han, whether the hand is closed or open.
Does Three colour triplets count on an open hand?
Yes. It still counts after pon, chi or kan.
Is three colour triplets hard to make?
Yes — you need nine tiles of the same number, and it usually comes with all triplets.
Now put it to work
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