All Pungs

The Mahjong Decoded Editors 2 min read Updated September 22, 2026

All pungs — four triplets and a pair — is one of the most popular mid-value hands. It is easy to recognise, often fast with calls, and scores well in most styles.

The hand

All pungs consists of four pungs (or kongs) and a pair, with no chows. Pungs can be called from any player, so the hand can be built quickly.

Starting signals

Several pairs in the opening hand suggest all pungs. Honour pairs are especially valuable because honour pungs add extra score.

Combining

All pungs combines with honour pungs, half flush and, if concealed, valuable patterns such as four concealed pungs.

Risks

The hand often ends with a single or double pair wait, which may be slow. Exposing many pungs also tells opponents what you are doing.

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