Pai Gow Strategy

There is no simple answer to what constitutes good strategy. Most of the time the correct play will be obvious.

However sometimes the player must decide whether to weaken the high hand for the benefit of the low hand.

About 80% of the time, you should play your hand by using the following strategy:

1. Look for pairs and look for unmatched pairs (i.e. same totals, but different arrangement of pips) that are harder to see.
2. Play the [6-6] or [1-1] with any tile totalling 7, 8 or 9.
3. Play the two smallest tiles that total to 7, 8 or 9.
4. Every hand can be played three different ways, so be careful. Getting a very good high hand can lead to a very weak low hand and result in a tie. However, a more balanced high and low hand can result in a win.

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