Mahjong has several scoring systems, but the fundamental principle is the same: the more intricate the combination, the more points you earn. Here are the basic scoring rules:
- A regular win gives you 10 points.
- A Pong of dragons or winds rewards 10-20 points.
- A pure combination (all tiles from the same suit) earns 40-80 points.
- Secret hands (like all Pongs) are worth 50+ points.
- Winning with a self-drawn hand (without using discarded tiles) doubles your score (x2 multiplier).
When a player wins, others either pay them points or adhere to a betting system. While Mahjong variations may have their own unique ways of scoring, the key idea remains: the player with the highest-value hand or the first to declare “Mahjong” wins!