✋A Hand to Play 03/23/26S

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What’s the correct total value for this hand?

🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ A ⭕️ 150 (320 Votes)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ B ⭕️ 100 (157 Votes)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 C ⭕️ 240 (443 Votes)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ D ⭕️ 160 (208 Votes)

Explanation: 

✅ Correct Answer: C) 240
This is the correct total for this hand. The hand is Quints, Line 1, with a base value of 40. Because Mah Jongg was self-picked, the value of the hand is doubled to 80, and collected from each of the three other players. That results in 80 × 3, for a total of 240.

❌ Answer A: 150
This total would be correct if the hand were Consecutive Run, Line 3, with a base value of 25. A self-picked Mah Jongg on that hand would total 150, calculated as 50 × 3. If you chose this answer, the Joker placement may have made the 5 Bams look like a pair. The clear giveaway of the correct hand is the number of Flowers at the beginning of the exposure.

❌ Answer B: 100
This answer is also based on Consecutive Run, Line 3, but it is not calculated as a self-picked hand. Instead, it reflects 25 × 2, plus 50 paid by the discarder of the Mah Jongg.

❌ Answer D: 160
This answer correctly identifies the hand as Quints, but it does not apply the self-picked rule. It is calculated as 40 × 2, plus 80 from the discarder, for a total of 160.

Beginner’s Takeaway:
The first step in calculating the value of a Mah Jongg correctly is identifying the hand. Here, that means recognizing Quints, Line 1, and selecting the correct base value from the right column, which is 40.

The second step is applying the scoring rules. A self-picked hand is doubled for all three opponents, resulting in 80 × 3, or 240.

Advanced Moves:
Playing a Quint is demanding and depends on good Joker luck, but the payout can make it a strong strategic choice.

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