Taiwanese · Scoring rule
Jade Hand
The Jade Hand scores 20 points for a hand of only Bamboo tiles and Green dragons, with the Green 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
Bamboo tiles and Green dragons only; the Green dragons may be a pong, a gong or the pair.
- East seat
- East round
- Discard from South
- 1 flower
Winning tile: 5 Bamboo
| Good Eyes | 2 |
|---|---|
| East Wins | 1 |
| Jade Hand | 20 |
| Flower Tiles | 1 |
| Dragon Pong | 2 |
| Semi-Pure Hand | 30 |
| False Single Wait | 2 |
| Mahjong Base | 5 |
| Total | 63 points |
Only Bamboo tiles and a Green dragon pong: Jade Hand 20 plus Semi-Pure 30.
Frequently asked
How many points is Jade Hand worth in Taiwanese mahjong?
Jade Hand scores 20 pts in Taiwanese 16-tile mahjong. The Jade Hand scores 20 points for a hand of only Bamboo tiles and Green dragons, with the Green 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 Jade Hand?
Only Bamboo tiles and a Green dragon pong: Jade Hand 20 plus Semi-Pure 30. The full 17-tile hand scores 63 points in total.