LRC Taiwanese · Scoring rule
Neighbours / Uncles Hand
The Neighbours (Uncles) Hand scores 80 points for five pongs of consecutive numbers all in one suit — for example triplets of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 bamboo. As a single-suit all-pong run it usually also triggers Pure Suit and All Pong, making it one of the biggest hands in the game.
A worked example
All 5 melds are consecutive same-suit pongs (e.g. 111+222+333+444+555). 80 points.
1-2-3-4-5 bamboo pongs = Neighbours Hand (80 pts). Also triggers pure suit (90).
Frequently asked
How many points is Neighbours / Uncles Hand worth in Taiwanese mahjong?
Neighbours / Uncles Hand scores 80 pts in LRC Taiwanese 16-tile mahjong. The Neighbours (Uncles) Hand scores 80 points for five pongs of consecutive numbers all in one suit — for example triplets of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 bamboo. As a single-suit all-pong run it usually also triggers Pure Suit and All Pong, making it one of the biggest hands in the game.
What is an example of Neighbours / Uncles Hand?
1-2-3-4-5 bamboo pongs = Neighbours Hand (80 pts). Also triggers pure suit (90). The full 17-tile hand scores 209 points in total.