Tagged: scoring
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How to Use TileBuddy's Faan Calculator
A step-by-step walkthrough of TileBuddy's faan calculator feature, showing how to input tiles, scan hands, and get instant scoring results.
Best Mahjong Scoring Apps 2026
We compare the top mahjong scoring apps for 2026, covering features, accuracy, and ease of use to help you pick the best one for your game nights.
From Pen and Paper to App: Modernizing Mahjong Scoring
The evolution of mahjong scoring from pen-and-paper tallies to digital apps. How technology is solving the oldest headache in the game.
Why You Need a Digital Scorekeeper for Mahjong
Manual mahjong scoring is slow and error-prone. Here's why switching to a digital scorekeeper app will improve your game nights.
How to Play Faster Without Making Scoring Errors
Speed up your Hong Kong Mahjong games while maintaining scoring accuracy. Tips for faster play, quicker scoring, and eliminating common errors.
Mixed One Suit vs Full Flush: Which to Aim For
Compare Mixed One Suit (3 faan) and Full Flush (7 faan) in Hong Kong Mahjong. Learn when to aim for each, strategy tips, and how to transition between them.
Dragon Tiles in Mahjong: Why They Matter for Scoring
Learn how Red, Green, and White Dragon tiles work in Hong Kong Mahjong, their faan values, and the powerful Big Three Dragons hand.
Understanding Wind Tiles: Seat Wind vs Round Wind
How wind tiles work in Hong Kong Mahjong, including the difference between seat wind and round wind, and how they affect scoring.
Flower and Season Tiles: Bonus Points Explained
Learn how flower and season tiles work in Hong Kong Mahjong, how they score bonus faan, and which tiles match your seat position.
Mahjong Payment Calculator: How to Settle Up After a Game
Learn how to calculate mahjong payouts using base units, faan values, and multipliers. Includes examples and a quick reference table.
Self-Drawn Win vs Discard Win: How Payouts Differ
Understand how self-drawn wins and discard wins affect payouts in Hong Kong Mahjong, including who pays and how much.
What is the Maximum Faan in Hong Kong Mahjong?
Learn about the maximum faan in Hong Kong Mahjong, including limit hands worth 10 or 13 faan, and which rare hands can get you there.
Chicken Hand Explained: What It Is and When to Use It
Learn what a chicken hand (雞糊) is in Hong Kong Mahjong, why it's controversial, and when your group should allow zero-faan wins.
How to Score Hong Kong Mahjong: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Learn how Hong Kong Mahjong scoring works — from basic faan counting to settling payments between players. Everything you need to know to keep score at your next game.