gameplay riichi South Round 南場 (なんば) Definition The second round of a hanchan where the round wind is South. Follows the East round. Related Terms East Round 東場 The first round of a hanchan where the round wind is East. Each player gets one turn as dealer (minimum 4 hands). Hanchan 半荘 A half-game consisting of both East and South rounds (two full rotations). The standard game length for competitive riichi mahjong. Back to Glossary Beginner's Guide Yaku Reference