Taiwanese · Scoring rule
Terminals Only (No Honours)
Terminals Only scores 40 points when every set is a terminal pong or a 1-2-3 or 7-8-9 sheung, the pair is 1s or 9s, and there are no winds or dragons. The 2s, 3s, 7s and 8s inside a terminal sheung are allowed.
A worked example
Every set is a terminal pong or a 1-2-3 or 7-8-9 sheung, the pair is 1s or 9s, and there are no winds or dragons.
- East seat
- East round
- Discard from South
- No flowers
Winning tile: 9 Circles
| Sister Pongs | 6 |
|---|---|
| Terminal Pong Set | 15 |
| East Wins | 1 |
| Terminals Only (No Honours) | 40 |
| No Flowers and No Honours | 5 |
| True Single Wait | 2 |
| Mahjong Base | 5 |
| Total | 74 points |
Every set is a terminal pong or a 1-2-3 or 7-8-9 sheung, the pair is 1s or 9s, and there are no honours. The 2s and 3s inside a terminal sheung are allowed.
Frequently asked
How many points is Terminals Only (No Honours) worth in Taiwanese mahjong?
Terminals Only (No Honours) scores 40 pts in Taiwanese 16-tile mahjong. Terminals Only scores 40 points when every set is a terminal pong or a 1-2-3 or 7-8-9 sheung, the pair is 1s or 9s, and there are no winds or dragons. The 2s, 3s, 7s and 8s inside a terminal sheung are allowed.
What is an example of Terminals Only (No Honours)?
Every set is a terminal pong or a 1-2-3 or 7-8-9 sheung, the pair is 1s or 9s, and there are no honours. The 2s and 3s inside a terminal sheung are allowed. The full 17-tile hand scores 74 points in total.