LRC Taiwanese · Scoring rule
Diamond Hand
The Diamond Hand scores 20 points for a winning hand built only from circle-suit tiles and white dragons. As a one-suit-plus-honours hand it also scores Semi-Pure, layering the jewel bonus on top of the suited composition.
A worked example
Only circle-suit tiles + white dragons. 20 points (also scores Semi-Pure separately).
Only circle tiles + white dragon pong = Diamond Hand (20 pts) + Semi-Pure (30 pts).
Frequently asked
How many points is Diamond Hand worth in Taiwanese mahjong?
Diamond Hand scores 20 pts in LRC Taiwanese 16-tile mahjong. The Diamond Hand scores 20 points for a winning hand built only from circle-suit tiles and white dragons. As a one-suit-plus-honours hand it also scores Semi-Pure, layering the jewel bonus on top of the suited composition.
What is an example of Diamond Hand?
Only circle tiles + white dragon pong = Diamond Hand (20 pts) + Semi-Pure (30 pts). The full 17-tile hand scores 71 points in total.