Score table memorization

Despite the size of the scoring table, it is possible to memorize the table, in a manner similar to that of a multiplication table. However, any attempt to learn the scoring table is fruitless without knowing particular prerequisites, like basic game procedures, game objectives (tenpai and defense), and the yaku. As a recommendation, scoring is among the last of the more basic concepts of the game for any newer player to learn.

Counting Han

Main article: List of yaku

Counting han is simple memorization of the yaku and their han values. As a reminder, some yaku may stack and combine with other yaku.

Mangan and more

	Dealer		Non-Dealer
Name	Ron	Tsumo†	Ron	Tsumo
Mangan	12000	4000	8000	4000/2000
Haneman	18000	6000	12000	6000/3000
Baiman	24000	8000	16000	8000/4000
Sanbaiman	36000	12000	24000	12000/6000
Yakuman	48000	16000	32000	16000/8000
† Dealer tsumo applies to all non-dealer players

The lowest score for mangan is 8000 points for a non-dealer. Higher values possess specific names, namely: haneman, baiman, sanbaiman, and yakuman. Their point values are most convenient because they are round numbers; and they are some multiple of mangan. In the case of mangan to haneman, these two values have a difference of 50%.

Regardless of the win by ron or tsumo, the player gains the same amount of points. The 12,000 points awarded for a dealer mangan ron is equal to the 4000 points from each player with a mangan tsumo. This same pattern applies to the other named values.