The faan obtained may be translated into scores for each player using some (typically exponential) function.
When gambling with mahjong, these scores are typically directly translated into sums of money.
In this case, the loser pays cash to buy back the chips from the winners and the game continues.
Before the game starts, all players must agree upon how much one set of chips (100 unit) is worth.
Some gamblers do away with chips and pay cash after each round depending on local laws regarding legality of gambling.
The tables following list common criteria for faan based on the contents of the hand.
In most variations this is to set an upper bound: This table is based on play where 3 faan is the minimum needed in order to win with a legal hand.
Hong Kong Mahjong is essentially a payment system of doubling and redoubling where winning from the wall adds great value to the final payment and where the dealer is highly rewarded or penalized if they win or lose.
This table is based on play where 3 faan is the minimum needed in order to win with a legal hand.
Hong Kong Mahjong is essentially a payment system of doubling and redoubling where winning from the wall adds great value to the final payment and where the dealer is highly rewarded or penalized if he or she wins or loses.