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.

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.