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ID94-Earthly Hand, East has Mah Jongg Before the Game Begins
Question: What is an “Earthly Hand”?
Answer: An “Earthly Hand” occurs when East declares Mah Jongg after the Charleston is completed.
When this situation occur, the win is considered a self-picked Mah Jongg and the winner is paid double by all players. Also see ID102.
Source: Mah Jongg Made Easy 2024, page 14 OTHER TIPS AND RULES FOR THE CHARLESTON, bullet #7