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Scoring
How Hands Are Valued
Each pattern on the NMJL card lists its own point value — generally, the more restrictive a hand (Concealed, Jokerless, or both), the more it's worth.
Point values are printed right on the card next to each hand, so players can see up front what a given pattern is worth before committing to chase it.
Example
A Jokerless, Concealed Singles and Pairs hand is typically worth far more than an easy exposed Pung-based hand, reflecting how much harder it is to complete.