Taiwanese · Scoring rule
Heavenly Hand
The Heavenly Hand scores 100 points when the dealer, East, holds a complete winning hand before anyone has discarded. The hand’s own patterns and the base are still counted on top.
A worked example
East has a complete hand before any discard is made. Worth 100 points.
- East seat
- East round
- Dealt complete
- No flowers
Winning tile: 5 Circles
| Mixed Dragon (Concealed) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Sister Sheungs | 6 |
| Good Eyes | 2 |
| Concealed Self-Draw | 10 |
| East Wins | 1 |
| Heavenly Hand | 100 |
| All Sheung, No Flowers or Honours | 15 |
| Mahjong Base | 5 |
| Total | 149 points |
East is complete before anyone discards. The Heavenly Hand row is 100 points; the hand’s other patterns and the base are counted separately.
Frequently asked
How many points is Heavenly Hand worth in Taiwanese mahjong?
Heavenly Hand scores 100 pts in Taiwanese 16-tile mahjong. The Heavenly Hand scores 100 points when the dealer, East, holds a complete winning hand before anyone has discarded. The hand’s own patterns and the base are still counted on top.
What is an example of Heavenly Hand?
East is complete before anyone discards. The Heavenly Hand row is 100 points; the hand’s other patterns and the base are counted separately. The full 17-tile hand scores 149 points in total.