selfdraw
Selfdraw is a term used in tile-based games, most notably Mahjong, to describe a win achieved by drawing the winning tile from the wall rather than claiming a discarded tile. The concept is often called tsumo in Japanese rule sets and zimo in Chinese contexts. A selfdraw win completes the hand with a tile drawn by the player themselves.
In practice, a selfdraw win typically results in the winner receiving points from all opponents, though the
Strategically, players weigh the option of pursuing a selfdraw against the risk of exposing their hand to
Beyond Mahjong, the term selfdraw is rarely used outside gaming contexts. In general language, similar expressions