LRC Taiwanese · Scoring rule
Jade Hand
The Jade Hand scores 20 points for a hand built only from bamboo tiles and green dragons — the green family of the wall. Because it is one suit plus an honour, it also scores the 30-point Semi-Pure bonus at the same time, making it a rewarding, thematic target.
A worked example
Only green dragons + bamboo suit tiles. 20 points (also scores Semi-Pure separately).
Only bamboo tiles + green dragon pong = Jade Hand (20 pts) + Semi-Pure (30 pts).
Frequently asked
How many points is Jade Hand worth in Taiwanese mahjong?
Jade Hand scores 20 pts in LRC Taiwanese 16-tile mahjong. The Jade Hand scores 20 points for a hand built only from bamboo tiles and green dragons — the green family of the wall. Because it is one suit plus an honour, it also scores the 30-point Semi-Pure bonus at the same time, making it a rewarding, thematic target.
What is an example of Jade Hand?
Only bamboo tiles + green dragon pong = Jade Hand (20 pts) + Semi-Pure (30 pts). The full 17-tile hand scores 67 points in total.