Four Kongs

Four Kongs as the name implies is a hand containing of four kongs either concealed or melded.

Example

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In some Japanese mahjong versions a pair is not needed when going for four kongs. Once a player has four kongs, he may call mahjong regardless if the last two tiles in his hand match.

Value

  • CC: Limit
  • CO: 88 points
  • JM: Yakuman
  • ZJ: 480 points

Also known as

  • Fourfold Plenty
  • 18 Buddhas
  • All Kongs
  • JM: Four Quads, Suu kan tsu [四槓子]
  • ZJ: Four Kong
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