Sextet
A set of six identical tiles, only possible with jokers. Unique to American Mahjong.
Definition
A sextet is a group of six identical tiles. Since only four of each tile exist in a set, a sextet requires at least two Jokers. Sextets are the largest possible tile group in American Mahjong and are extremely rare. They appear occasionally on the NMJL card, usually in high-value hands.
How It Works in Gameplay
Completing a sextet means locking up all four natural copies of a tile plus two or more Jokers — an ambitious undertaking. Hands featuring sextets are among the hardest on the card, but they also carry high point values. Because you need so many Jokers, pursuing a sextet hand often means competing directly with other players for the eight Jokers in the set. Defensive players will be wary of discarding tiles that could feed your massive group.
Example
The NMJL card shows a hand requiring a sextet of 1 Bam. You hold three 1 Bams and three Jokers early in the game. You call a discarded 1 Bam to expose the sextet — four natural 1 Bams and two Jokers face-up on your rack. The table immediately adjusts, playing defensively around your remaining needs.
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