Question: I know this would be an extremely rare instance but, what would happen if East is lucky enough to have a winning hand after the Charleston? Answer: If East is lucky enough to have a winning hand after the Charleston, the hand is considered self-picked and the value of that hand is doubled. This […]
Question: What is an “Earthly Hand”? Answer: When East player (the only player with 14 tiles) has Mah Jongg after the Charleston, it is called an “Earthly Hand.” If this occurs, it is considered a self-picked mah jongg and the winner is paid double by all players. Also see ID102. Source: Mah Jongg Made Easy 2020, […]
Question: What is a Heavenly Hand? Answer: If after the tiles are dealt out, and before the Charleston begins, East player has Mah Jongg it is referred to as a Heavenly Hand. When the game ends, the winner (East) is paid double the value of the hand. Source: Mah Jongg Made Easy (2020 page […]
