The most disappointing moment in playing mahjong is when you finally win a big card with great difficulty, but when you settle, you find outMahjong is a little more expensive。This kind of situation is common in relatives and friends entertainment bureaus and chess and card rooms. At the lightest, it can make people feel uncomfortable, at the worst, it can lead to quarrels. Why is there an undercalculation? How to avoid it? This article will break down one by one for you.

Common reasons why Mahjong is too busy to count less money

To solve a problem, we must first find the root cause. According to feedback from many poker players, undercounting is usually caused by the following reasons:

Wrong number calculation

This is the most common reason. There are many varieties of Mahjong, especially the local rules are more complex. For example, there are 81 varieties of national standard mahjong. Many players are unfamiliar with the combination and superposition rules of some varieties, resulting in missing or undercounting. For example, common foreign varieties such as uniform, qidui, and gangshanghua are sometimes forgotten to add them due to a moment of negligence.

Bottom score or basic score missing

In many places, Mahjong has base points, such as "base 5 yuan, each time 2 yuan", but when settling, it may only calculate the amount corresponding to the number and forget to add the base points. Or rules such as "self-touching and bottom-up" and "shooting and bottom-up" are not fully implemented.

Miscalculation for special card types

Special brand types such as Tianhu, Dihu, Thirteenth Yao, and Jiulian Baodeng have a low probability of appearing, and once they are worn, they are often big brands. However, precisely because it is rare, some players may not be familiar with its number or multiple, resulting in undercounting. In addition, special Hu methods such as flowers on bars, grabbing mugs, and fishing for the moon on the bottom of the sea are also easy to be ignored.

Error in calculation

When multiple people settle accounts, if you do mental arithmetic or mental arithmetic, it is easy to make mistakes in multiplication and addition. Especially when it involves multiple wins and losses, winning a brand, buying a horse, etc., the calculation is more complicated, and if you don't pay attention, you will have less calculation.

How to prevent Mahjong from getting too busy and counting less money

Now that you know the reasons, you can take targeted measures. The following methods can effectively reduce the occurrence of undercounting:

Clear rules before the start

Before starting to play cards, all players should jointly confirm the game table, base points, multiples, special rules, etc. It is best to have a written explanation of the rules or have them explained by someone familiar with the rules. For controversial varieties, it is agreed in advance whether to calculate.

Use scoring tools

There are now many mobile apps that can assist in scoring, such as "Mahjong Scorer" and "Poker Scooter". Enter the card type and related conditions, and the App will automatically calculate the number and amount to avoid manual calculation errors. If you don't use an App, you can also prepare paper and pen to record clearly in each game.

Check carefully after Hu card

Don't rush to shuffle after playing cards. Check the card type with your poker friends first and make sure that all cards have been calculated. You can calculate step by step in the order of "base point + number of times × multiple + special extra times" and let other players review it.

Cultivate good habits of numeracy

Learn the rules of mahjong more often, especially the ones you often play. You can make a simple quick look-up table and place it next to the card table to check if you encounter uncertainties. Remind yourself in your heart for the species that are easy to miss.

What to do if you encounter less money

If you have already undercalculated, don't worry. You can handle it as follows:

  • Friendly consultation:First of all, explain the situation to the poker players, come up with the rules and basis, and strive to make up for the difference. Most poker players are reasonable.
  • View records:If there is a scoring record or monitoring, you can review it for confirmation.
  • Note next time:If you can't make up for it, don't be too entangled, remember the lesson and avoid it next time.

summary

Mahjong is a little more expensiveAlthough common, it is not inevitable. By clarifying rules, using tools, carefully checking and improving one's ability to calculate, the probability of undercalculating can be greatly reduced. Mahjong is originally entertainment. Only by being fair and just can you have fun. I hope the suggestions in this article will help you lose less at the table and enjoy more fun at the game.