Taiwanese · Scoring rule
Calling by Pairs
Calling by Pairs is a 2-point bonus for waiting on two different pairs, where either matching tile turns one pair into a pong and the other stays as the eyes. It is a specific two-pair wait, not every hand with two possible winning tiles.
A worked example
Waiting on either of two pairs to become a pong. Worth 2 points.
- East seat
- East round
- Discard from South
- No flowers
Winning tile: 7 Characters
| Concealed Pongs | 5 |
|---|---|
| East Wins | 1 |
| No Flowers | 1 |
| Wind Pong | 1 |
| Dragon Pong | 2 |
| All Five Suits | 10 |
| Concealed Hand | 5 |
| Calling by Pairs | 2 |
| Mahjong Base | 5 |
| Total | 32 points |
Before the win, the two pairs are 7 Characters and 9 Circles. Either matching tile completes a pong while the other pair stays as the eyes.
Frequently asked
How many points is Calling by Pairs worth in Taiwanese mahjong?
Calling by Pairs scores 2 pts in Taiwanese 16-tile mahjong. Calling by Pairs is a 2-point bonus for waiting on two different pairs, where either matching tile turns one pair into a pong and the other stays as the eyes. It is a specific two-pair wait, not every hand with two possible winning tiles.
What is an example of Calling by Pairs?
Before the win, the two pairs are 7 Characters and 9 Circles. Either matching tile completes a pong while the other pair stays as the eyes. The full 17-tile hand scores 32 points in total.