Scoring
Cantonese Mah-Jong scoring uses a simplified point (faan1) (
) system, ranging from 0 points up to 7 points.
A winning hand is evaluated and awarded points when certain criteria have been met. If several criteria
are met, the points for each criterium are added together to come up with the final score. (Click
here
for examples.)
To score a hand, evaluate a winning hand, add up the points for all conditions that are met, and compare the result with the payout schedule.
The scoring system actually allows for scores greater than 7, but most games are capped at 7 to keep the game friendly. Once the number of points has been determined, the winner collects chips from the other players based on the following payout schedule:
| Winning Hand | Tossed | Non-Toss | Non-Toss |
| One Point | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Self-Pick One Point | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Two Points | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Self-Pick Two Points | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Three Points | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Self-Pick Three Points | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Four, Five, or Six Points (Baau3 Paang4) | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Self-Pick Four, Five, or Six Points (Self-Pick Baau3 Paang4) | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Seven Points (Laat6) | 64 | 32 | 32 |
| Self-Pick Seven Points (Self-Pick Laat6) | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Eight, Nine, or Ten Points (Saam1 Laat6) | 128 | 64 | 64 |
| Self-Pick Eight, Nine, or Ten Points | 128 | 128 | 128 |
| Eleven, Twelve, or Thirteen Points (Saam1 Laat6) | 128 | 64 | 64 |
| Self-Pick Eight, Nine, or Ten Points | 128 | 128 | 128 |
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