Taiwanese · Scoring rule
True Single Wait
True Single Wait is a 2-point bonus for winning when only one tile identity could complete your hand. It is not limited to the pair: a lone 1-2 block waiting on the 3 counts too. It does not apply to Nico Nico or either Orphans hand.
A worked example
Only one tile could complete the hand. Worth 2 points.
- East seat
- East round
- Discard from South
- No flowers
Winning tile: 3 Circles
| Sister Sheungs | 3 |
|---|---|
| Concealed Pongs | 5 |
| East Wins | 1 |
| No Flowers | 1 |
| Wind Pong | 1 |
| Dragon Pong | 2 |
| All Five Suits | 10 |
| Concealed Hand | 5 |
| True Single Wait | 2 |
| Mahjong Base | 5 |
| Total | 35 points |
Holding 1 and 2 Circles, only a 3 Circle can complete the hand, because there is no 0 Circle. That makes this a true single wait.
Frequently asked
How many points is True Single Wait worth in Taiwanese mahjong?
True Single Wait scores 2 pts in Taiwanese 16-tile mahjong. True Single Wait is a 2-point bonus for winning when only one tile identity could complete your hand. It is not limited to the pair: a lone 1-2 block waiting on the 3 counts too. It does not apply to Nico Nico or either Orphans hand.
What is an example of True Single Wait?
Holding 1 and 2 Circles, only a 3 Circle can complete the hand, because there is no 0 Circle. That makes this a true single wait. The full 17-tile hand scores 35 points in total.