LRC Taiwanese · Scoring rule
Good Eye
Good Eye scores 2 points when your pair (the eyes) is made of 2s, 5s, or 8s — the middle tile of each run of three. These central values are the most flexible to hold while waiting, so a small bonus rewards keeping them as your pair.
A worked example
Pair (eyes) value is 2, 5, or 8. Worth 2 points.
Pair of 5s — "good eye" tiles are 2, 5, 8 (the middle of each 3-tile group).
Frequently asked
How many points is Good Eye worth in Taiwanese mahjong?
Good Eye scores 2 pts in LRC Taiwanese 16-tile mahjong. Good Eye scores 2 points when your pair (the eyes) is made of 2s, 5s, or 8s — the middle tile of each run of three. These central values are the most flexible to hold while waiting, so a small bonus rewards keeping them as your pair.
What is an example of Good Eye?
Pair of 5s — "good eye" tiles are 2, 5, 8 (the middle of each 3-tile group). The full 17-tile hand scores 22 points in total.