Mahjong Titans Scoring

I cannot figure out how the scoring works for this game. It does not seem to
operate according to the explanations given in the rules. It does not seem to
be consistent either. It seems random. Sometimes you get bonuses, other times
you don't, sometimes when you're supposed to -- you've taken off consecutive
pairs of the same suit -- and other times for no apparent reason.

I think it has something to do with how much time has elapsed, or how many
tiles you have removed. But even then, it doesn't explain all the randomness
in the scoring.

I have searched & googled the internet & can't find out anything.

Has anybody figured it out?

Thanks!

Thanks!

Sorry I can't be of any help......I'm in the same boat. I also have been
wondering if time elapsed makes a difference. I wish the makers of this game
would give the complete rules and sprecify exactly what scores you get in
each category, etc. I'm thinking of just deleting the game from my computer.
It's not much fun playing a game when the complete rules aren't available.

Mahjong scoring is centered around the wind tiles and the seasonal and
floral tiles. Playing these all togther gives the maximum score; i.e.,
4 N, 4E, 4S, 4W will give you 500 points. The seasonal and floral tiles
played together and back to back will give you 300 points but increases
later in the game.

The other tiles score higher as you match more in a row but never equal
to the hundreds like the color tiles. Dragons are also only fillers,
not many points no matter what.

[daisydr]

I've tried to apply jerkan's hints, but I never get 500 points for anything. What's happening for me is that the longer I play the lower my scores get, and I know I used to play worse in the beginning. It's like I'm getting punished for playing better...

[Theodopolus]

Thanks Jerkan that seems to work!
In order to get 500 points (I haven't succeeded yet) you need to get all four South Winds, then North winds then East winds etc. As in All 16 tiles in one go.
Also don't click on hint as it adds to your time, which I didn't realise, thereby reducing your potential score.
I also found the same thing as daisdy and have only just beaten the score I got the very first time I played.

So to get a high score:
Clear all numbered tiles, birds, dragons as quickly as possible and then try to clear all four flowers and all fours seasons together, then finally try to set it up so you remove all 16 wind tiles in one go. This should net you a score in the region of 700 (more if you succeed with the 16 winds in one go I think...)

[Dema414]

My high score is 1040 and my second high score is 1008.

I haven't figured out how all the scoring goes but agree with the postings - sort of. I'm not sure why the scores go up towards the end of the game. I don't know what makes them increase. I haven't been able to play more than 10 wind tiles at a time. If you have four that match, if you play them first and then other wind tiles you do better than vice versa. It seems that if you get the clinchers out of the way (the single on top and the one single left and the two singles right) that maybe the points go up.

If you play wind tiles early, the bonus can be very small. Later in the game, a streak of 10 can be 300 or so points.

[becky36]

I've been playing the turtle and usually a total of 750 or so.
Just got 934, my first over 700. Don't know what I did right but I've
been wanting to quit and this is this best way to go out.
This game is addicting. Enjoy!

[vistadude]

I'm addicted to it too. I believe I started playing it when some guy named Ron (can't remember last name) in 1989/90 came out with early computer versions of game. From what I remember, he was near master status of the real table version in China. I remember seeing pics of him playing from a website. And I think he was one of a few Americans who could play the actual Chinese version. And you would have to expect his Chinese was probably good too because there are certain things that you are supposed to say when you discard a tile. I later worked as an English teacher in China and have played the actual Mahjong game--complete with popup gizmo in middle of table. I thought it was a good thing to be curious about learning how to play a Chinese game. But the locals don't seem to care much. It took some time for me to learn the tiles, but I did okay after watching intensly for a few weeks--so as to understand scoring, and matching (after putting with being in a super smoke filled room-cough). The actual game is completly different from this method. But the early versions were based on playing against the clock. The clock on this version is not like Ron's version. But that is the best I can explain as to scoring. Simply know the tiles well enough to go as fast as you can to clear the board. If I remember his last name (which I can probably find), I'll try to remember to post it here for your amusement.