Taiwanese · Scoring rule
Terminal Pong Set
A terminal pong set is a pong of 1s and a pong of 9s in the same suit. One set scores 3 points; sets in two suits score 15. A pong of 1s on its own is not enough: both ends of the same suit are needed.
A worked example
111 and 999 of the same suit score 3. Two such sets score 15.
- East seat
- East round
- Discard from South
- 1 flower
Winning tile: 5 Circles
| Terminal Pong Set | 3 |
|---|---|
| Good Eyes | 2 |
| East Wins | 1 |
| Flower Tiles | 1 |
| No Honours | 1 |
| False Single Wait | 2 |
| Mahjong Base | 5 |
| Total | 15 points |
111 Bamboo and 999 Bamboo make a terminal pong set, 3 points. This hand totals 15.
Frequently asked
How many points is Terminal Pong Set worth in Taiwanese mahjong?
Terminal Pong Set scores 3 / 15 pts in Taiwanese 16-tile mahjong. A terminal pong set is a pong of 1s and a pong of 9s in the same suit. One set scores 3 points; sets in two suits score 15. A pong of 1s on its own is not enough: both ends of the same suit are needed.
What is an example of Terminal Pong Set?
111 Bamboo and 999 Bamboo make a terminal pong set, 3 points. This hand totals 15. The full 17-tile hand scores 15 points in total.