Play Taiwanese Mahjong — 16 Tiles Online

Taiwanese Mahjong uses 16-tile hands and typically completes a standard win with five groups and a pair. This browser edition should be checked for its exact tai scoring and table options.

The larger hand is the clearest difference from common 13-tile variants. A player normally holds 16 tiles between turns and reaches 17 for a standard completed hand, aside from replacement draws.

Taiwanese scoring is measured in tai, but regional and household tables differ. Dealer bonuses, flowers, special hands and minimum requirements must be read from the current implementation rather than imported from Hong Kong or Japanese mahjong.

Draw and discard while arranging five groups and one pair. Keep the extra group in mind when judging whether a tile is truly isolated.

Claim chows, pungs or kongs only when the move improves the hand enough to justify revealing information. Check the game’s claim buttons and timing prompts before acting.

Before declaring a win, confirm that the 17-tile structure and any configured tai requirement are satisfied. Review flower and dealer scoring at the start of the session.