Taiwanese · Scoring rule
Nico Nico
Nico Nico is seven pairs plus one pong: seventeen tiles in a shape of its own. The pattern is worth 40 points, and four of a kind held as two pairs adds 10, or 25 for two. The hand must stay concealed apart from the winning tile, and any declared gong breaks it.
A worked example
Seven pairs plus one pong, fully concealed. The pattern is worth 40 points.
- East seat
- East round
- Discard from South
- No flowers
Winning tile: 1 Bamboo
| Nico Nico | 40 |
|---|---|
| No Flowers and No Honours | 5 |
| East Wins | 1 |
| Mahjong Base | 5 |
| Total | 51 points |
Seven pairs plus one pong make seventeen tiles. The structure stays concealed; the final winning discard is allowed. The 40 is a pattern award, not the final total.
Frequently asked
How many points is Nico Nico worth in Taiwanese mahjong?
Nico Nico scores 40 pts in Taiwanese 16-tile mahjong. Nico Nico is seven pairs plus one pong: seventeen tiles in a shape of its own. The pattern is worth 40 points, and four of a kind held as two pairs adds 10, or 25 for two. The hand must stay concealed apart from the winning tile, and any declared gong breaks it.
What is an example of Nico Nico?
Seven pairs plus one pong make seventeen tiles. The structure stays concealed; the final winning discard is allowed. The 40 is a pattern award, not the final total. The full 17-tile hand scores 51 points in total.