Taiwanese · Scoring rule
Brother Sheungs
Brother sheungs repeat the exact same sequence in the same suit. Two identical sheungs, such as two 7-8-9 Bamboo, score 5 points; three score 15; four score 30. Use the strongest row once. The same run in different suits is Sisters, not Brothers.
A worked example
Two identical sheungs in the same suit score 5, three score 15, four score 30.
- East seat
- East round
- Discard from South
- 1 flower
Winning tile: 5 Circles
| Brother Sheungs | 5 |
|---|---|
| Good Eyes | 2 |
| East Wins | 1 |
| Flower Tiles | 1 |
| No Honours | 1 |
| All Sheung | 5 |
| True Single Wait | 2 |
| Mahjong Base | 5 |
| Total | 22 points |
The identical 7-8-9 Bamboo sheung appears twice. Two copies score 5, three score 15 and four score 30.
Frequently asked
How many points is Brother Sheungs worth in Taiwanese mahjong?
Brother Sheungs scores 5 / 15 / 30 pts in Taiwanese 16-tile mahjong. Brother sheungs repeat the exact same sequence in the same suit. Two identical sheungs, such as two 7-8-9 Bamboo, score 5 points; three score 15; four score 30. Use the strongest row once. The same run in different suits is Sisters, not Brothers.
What is an example of Brother Sheungs?
The identical 7-8-9 Bamboo sheung appears twice. Two copies score 5, three score 15 and four score 30. The full 17-tile hand scores 22 points in total.