Taiwanese · Scoring rule
Closing (Calling Hand)
Closing, also called Calling Hand, is a 5-point bonus for a hand one tile from winning. On your own turn, draw, discard, then turn your concealed tiles face down. The decision cannot be undone, the closed rack cannot make further gongs, and peeking costs 5 points to each other player.
A worked example
The hand was turned face down straight after a discard, before winning. Worth 5 points.
- East seat
- West round
- Discard from South
- No flowers
- Closing declared
Winning tile: 9 Circles
| Round Wind Bonus | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mixed Dragon (Exposed) | 5 |
| Concealed Pongs | 5 |
| Closing (Calling Hand) | 5 |
| East Wins | 1 |
| No Flowers | 1 |
| Wind Pong | 1 |
| Dragon Pong | 2 |
| All Five Suits | 10 |
| Concealed Hand | 5 |
| Mahjong Base | 5 |
| Total | 41 points |
Closing was declared straight after a discard, before the later win. The ordinary missed discard rule still applies.
Frequently asked
How many points is Closing (Calling Hand) worth in Taiwanese mahjong?
Closing (Calling Hand) scores 5 pts in Taiwanese 16-tile mahjong. Closing, also called Calling Hand, is a 5-point bonus for a hand one tile from winning. On your own turn, draw, discard, then turn your concealed tiles face down. The decision cannot be undone, the closed rack cannot make further gongs, and peeking costs 5 points to each other player.
What is an example of Closing (Calling Hand)?
Closing was declared straight after a discard, before the later win. The ordinary missed discard rule still applies. The full 17-tile hand scores 41 points in total.