Steps of Calculation
The payment to the winner of a hand is calculated as follows:
- 1. Counting han (飜)
- 2. If it is five han or more, it is mangan (満貫) or more and the calculation of basic points is omitted
- 3. Counting fu (符)
- 4. If it is clear that the han and fu yield more than mangan, the calculation of basic points is omitted
- 5. Calculating the basic points based on the fu and han
- 6. Multiplying the basic points depending on whether the winner is the dealer or non-dealer, and whether the hand is won by tsumo or ron
- 7. Adding bonuses based on the number of counters
- (8. Adjusting the payment by the wareme rule)
In the case of a draw, points are transferred according to the nō-ten bappu rule. In the event of a penalty, such as claiming a win with an illegal hand, then points are transferred via the chombo rule.
Read more about this topic: Japanese Mahjong Scoring Rules
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