Detailed Scoring Example

Scoring is not easy to learn at first. This example question will lead you through the process step-by-step.

Round=East      Player=South     

Player has Reached




Ron

Step 1: Determine the number of Han.


This hand is Reach only (1 Han).


Step 2: Determine the number of points.

A. Base Points:

    This hand is Closed + Ron = 30 Points.

B. Points for Sets:

    This hand has one Closed Set of Simples: = 4 Points.

C. Points for the Head:

    The Head is -- which is not a value Honor (not a Color, or Table or Seat Wind). Therefore no points are earned.

D. Points for the Wait:

    This hand finished with a Closed Wait:      = 2 Points.

    Now we have a total of 36 Points (30 Base Points + 4 Set Points + 2 Wait Points = 36).

    Finally, remember to round up to 40.

Step 3: Use the Scoring Chart to index the Final Score

    First, be sure and use the Non-dealer chart and not the Dealer chart (Player=South, which is not the Dealer).

    Go across the top of the chart and find 1 Han. Then go down to 40 Points.

    You will find a box with 1300 on the top row (Ron) and 700 / 400 on the bottom (Tsumo).

    This case was Ron, so the player that discarded the winning tile pays the entire 1300.




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