Is it possible to have a Mahjong and not be able to score?

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BugLaden
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Is it possible to have a Mahjong and not be able to score?

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I have a hand with a pair of winds but otherwise simple chows. Is this not enough for a Mahjong?
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Re: Is it possible to have a Mahjong and not be able to score?

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This is my hand. Round is East-4, so I should be able to score based on my pair, correct?

https://imgur.com/a/4T4njQ6
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Re: Is it possible to have a Mahjong and not be able to score?

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No, you must gather a triplet. Wind pair can't score.
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Re: Is it possible to have a Mahjong and not be able to score?

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U need atleast one yaku to win
There is a lot of yaku the most common is riichii: when u win with a closed hand another common is win with out honors (dragons, winds and 1's & 9's)
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