Taiwanese · Scoring rule
Diamond Hand
The Diamond Hand scores 20 points for a hand of only Circle tiles and White dragons, with the White dragons as a pong, a gong or the pair, and no winds or other dragons. Every Jewel hand also scores Semi-pure 30.
A worked example
Circle tiles and White dragons only; the White dragons may be a pong, a gong or the pair.
- East seat
- East round
- Discard from South
- No flowers
Winning tile: 5 Circles
| Pure Dragon (Exposed) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Good Eyes | 2 |
| East Wins | 1 |
| Diamond Hand | 20 |
| No Flowers | 1 |
| Dragon Pong | 2 |
| Semi-Pure Hand | 30 |
| False Single Wait | 2 |
| Mahjong Base | 5 |
| Total | 73 points |
Only Circle tiles and a White dragon pong: Diamond Hand 20 plus Semi-Pure 30.
Frequently asked
How many points is Diamond Hand worth in Taiwanese mahjong?
Diamond Hand scores 20 pts in Taiwanese 16-tile mahjong. The Diamond Hand scores 20 points for a hand of only Circle tiles and White dragons, with the White dragons as a pong, a gong or the pair, and no winds or other dragons. Every Jewel hand also scores Semi-pure 30.
What is an example of Diamond Hand?
Only Circle tiles and a White dragon pong: Diamond Hand 20 plus Semi-Pure 30. The full 17-tile hand scores 73 points in total.