Taiwanese · Scoring rule
16 Orphans
16 Orphans scores 50 points for three tiles in each numbered suit spaced at least three apart (such as 1-4-7), all four winds, all three dragons, and one duplicate for the pair. It must stay fully concealed; any claimed set or declared gong breaks it.
A worked example
Three tiles per suit at least three apart, all four winds, all three dragons and one pair. Fully concealed.
- East seat
- East round
- Self-drawn
- No flowers
Winning tile: 1 Bamboo
| 16 Orphans | 50 |
|---|---|
| Sister Sheungs | 10 |
| All Five Suits | 10 |
| No Flowers | 1 |
| Self-Draw | 1 |
| East Wins | 1 |
| Mahjong Base | 5 |
| Total | 78 points |
Each numbered suit has three tiles separated by at least three. All seven honours appear, plus one duplicate for the pair: seventeen tiles.
Frequently asked
How many points is 16 Orphans worth in Taiwanese mahjong?
16 Orphans scores 50 pts in Taiwanese 16-tile mahjong. 16 Orphans scores 50 points for three tiles in each numbered suit spaced at least three apart (such as 1-4-7), all four winds, all three dragons, and one duplicate for the pair. It must stay fully concealed; any claimed set or declared gong breaks it.
What is an example of 16 Orphans?
Each numbered suit has three tiles separated by at least three. All seven honours appear, plus one duplicate for the pair: seventeen tiles. The full 17-tile hand scores 78 points in total.