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[[Japanese mahjong]] features a | [[Japanese mahjong]] features a complex scoring system. Nearly every mahjong hand has a value in terms of '''han''' and '''fu''', which determine its point value. The han and fu are then plugged into an [[#Calculating basic points|equation]] to determine the score. A [[scoring table]] can be used to find the point value directly, without needing an equation. | ||
== Scoring factors == | == Scoring factors == | ||
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=== Han === | === Han === | ||
'''Han''' {{kana|飜}} | '''Han''' {{kana|飜}} are the main portion of scoring. Each [[yaku]] is assigned a value in terms of han: most are valued at 1-2, going up to 6 han for closed [[chinitsu]]. Each [[dora]] also grants +1 han. Han from yaku and dora are added up to produce a total han value. | ||
Players are encouraged to know yaku, their han values, and how much points a given hand is worth. This knowledge may help with various game decisions, particularly when [[Riichi strategy|calling riichi]] or [[Betaori|abandoning the hand]]. | Players are encouraged to know yaku, their han values, and how much points a given hand is worth. This knowledge may help with various game decisions, particularly when [[Riichi strategy|calling riichi]] or [[Betaori|abandoning the hand]]. | ||
As a general rule, for every +1 han, the hand roughly doubles in value until reaching 4 han. There is a "[[mangan|cap]]" at 2000 base points (5 han; 4 han 40+ fu) | As a general rule, for every +1 han, the hand roughly doubles in value until reaching 4 han. There is a "[[mangan|cap]]" at 2000 base points (5 han; 4 han 40+ fu) - a hand that scores this much is called a [[mangan]] hand. Once reaching mangan, fu no longer matters for points, and han is reduced in value. | ||
=== Fu === | === Fu === | ||