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== Scoring factors == | == Scoring factors == | ||
For every winning hand, two scoring factors are used to determine point values: '''Han''' and '''Fu'''. | |||
=== Han === | === Han === | ||
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Yakuman do not have a han value. If a winning hand satisfies at least one yakuman, han and fu are not counted for the hand. Points are awarded based on the yakuman value; and if [[multiple yakuman]] are allowed, then the yakuman values are multipled by the number of yakuman patterns in the hand. Finally, any hand that accumulates 13 or more han is counted for a [[kazoe yakuman]]. | Yakuman do not have a han value. If a winning hand satisfies at least one yakuman, han and fu are not counted for the hand. Points are awarded based on the yakuman value; and if [[multiple yakuman]] are allowed, then the yakuman values are multipled by the number of yakuman patterns in the hand. Finally, any hand that accumulates 13 or more han is counted for a [[kazoe yakuman]]. | ||
In addition [[List of yaku|to knowing the yaku]], players are encouraged to know their han values. This gives them greater awareness on potential point values of the hand. This knowledge may help aiding in various game decisions, particularly when [[Riichi strategy|calling riichi]] or [[Betaori|abandoning the hand]]. | |||
=== Fu === | === Fu === | ||