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In the traditional Hong Kong scoring system or the Cantonese scoring system, scoring tends to be low due to the few criteria used. The general scoring modifiers apply (see above), with the point translation function being a piecewise function: a constant amount is given for scoreless hands, and the score is doubled for each point (that is, an exponential function).
the wait for either side of two simple tiles (e.g. 1 or 4 for 23; similarly, 34/45/56/67/78) made into a shuntsu: 0 fu: kanchan-machi (嵌張待ち) the wait for the middle of two simple tiles (e.g. 2 for 13; similarly, 24/35/46/57/68/79) made into a shuntsu: 2 fu (waiting for one kind of tile) penchan-machi (辺張待ち)
Mahjong is sometimes played in a gambling setting. Poker chips are used for keeping score only. Since Mahjong is a zero-sum game, when one player loses all his chips, his chips are distributed among the other winners. In this case, the loser pays cash to buy back the chips from the winners and the game continues.
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The player has a choice of six tile layouts: [11] Turtle, Dragon, Cat, Fortress, Crab, and Spider. Each is a stylized portrayal of the respective object or animal. The background image can be chosen from five different options and there are four tile sets, including traditional Mahjong tiles, variations with fuller coloring or larger print, and an alternative pastel tile set with an entirely ...
Think ahead to outscore your opponent in today's Game of the Day, Think Ahead. Use strategy and skill to get the most points, while keeping your opponent from scoring too. Pick a number from the ...
Singaporean mahjong and Malaysian mahjong are two similar variants with much in common with Hong Kong mahjong. Unique elements are the use of four animal bonus tiles (cat, mouse, cockerel, and centipede) as well as certain alternatives in the scoring rules, which allow payouts midway through the game if certain conditions (such as a kong ) are met.
Mahjong Quest is back and better than ever! Travel to four beautiful oriental locations. Each location features a different way of playing the tiles and a soothing soundtrack to match the mood of ...