Scoring for Red Mahjong
3 POINT COMBINATIONS
SCORING and EXAMPLES
Points for all combinations in the hand get combined.
Combinations and points are listed on the left.
EXAMPLE 1: 18 point hand - 3 combinations:
EXAMPLE 2: 36 points - 3 combinations:
EXAMPLE 3: 101 points - 4 combinations:
HIGH POINT COMBINATIONS
Points for all combinations in the hand get combined.
Combinations and points are listed on the left.
EXAMPLE 1: 18 point hand - 3 combinations:

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EXAMPLE 2: 36 points - 3 combinations:

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EXAMPLE 3: 101 points - 4 combinations:
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HIGH POINT COMBINATIONS
THREE SUITS WITH HONORS -- 16 POINTS
UPPER FIVE or LOWER FIVE -- 24 POINTS
RED MAHJONG HAND - 32 POINTS
ALL DRAGON PUNGS -- 64 POINTS
PURE FLUSH - 64 POINTS
Only 1 suit and No Honor tiles
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UPPER FIVE or LOWER FIVE -- 24 POINTS
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only suit tiles that are from 1-5 (Lower 5) or 5 - 9 (upper five) | ![]() |
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RED MAHJONG HAND - 32 POINTS
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Hand with 3 pungs of Characters and 3 Red dragons with any pair |
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ALL DRAGON PUNGS -- 64 POINTS
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PURE FLUSH - 64 POINTS
Only 1 suit and No Honor tiles
1. ALL CHOWS
--- Four sequences with no triplets & a pair
2. DOUBLE CHOW
3. DOUBLE PUNG
5. TWO TERMINAL CHOWS
6. HAPPY PAIR
7. FLOWER or SEASON -- Any Flower or Season Tile
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2. DOUBLE CHOW
2 sequences of same numbers in different suits |
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3. DOUBLE PUNG
2 triplets with the same numbers in different suits |
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4. DRAGON or WIND PUNG A triplet of any Dragon or Wind |
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5. TWO TERMINAL CHOWS
Runs of 1-2-3 and 7-8-9 in the same suit |
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6. HAPPY PAIR
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7. FLOWER or SEASON -- Any Flower or Season Tile
12 POINT COMBINATIONS
1. ALL PUNGS
2. PURE DOUBLE CHOW
3. STRAIGHT RUN
4. FLUSH WITH HONORS
5. ORPHAN HAND
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2. PURE DOUBLE CHOW
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3. STRAIGHT RUN
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All numbers 1-9 formed by Chows of 3 suits |
4. FLUSH WITH HONORS
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Tiles of a single suit with Winds or Dragons |
5. ORPHAN HAND
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No sets and same-suit numbers differ by at least 3 digits |
FAQ
1. Are combinations exactly as shown or are they just examples?
Answer: They are just examples. E.g. DOUBLE CHOW can be 3-4-5 in Circles & Bamboos.
2. Can a player go Mahjong without points?
Yes, it is possible unless a minimum score is set as an option.
3. How can a Joker tile be used?
If "Jokers" are set as an option, Joker tile(s) can be used as a replacement of any tile in any set or pair.
1. Are combinations exactly as shown or are they just examples?
Answer: They are just examples. E.g. DOUBLE CHOW can be 3-4-5 in Circles & Bamboos.
2. Can a player go Mahjong without points?
Yes, it is possible unless a minimum score is set as an option.
3. How can a Joker tile be used?
If "Jokers" are set as an option, Joker tile(s) can be used as a replacement of any tile in any set or pair.