The payment scale
Hong Kong groups use a table converting faan to payment. A common pattern doubles the payment with each faan at lower levels and then increases more slowly towards the limit. The exact table is a matter of house rules and often posted on the wall in parlours.
Self-drawn wins
When the winner draws the winning tile, all three opponents pay. In some scoring schemes self-draw also adds a faan, increasing the payment.
Discard wins: who pays
Two traditions are common. Under a "full shooter" rule, the player who discarded the winning tile pays the whole amount on behalf of everyone. Under a "half shooter" rule, every opponent pays, but the discarder pays more — commonly double. Some tables also make a player responsible for paying when they feed the final tile of a large hand.
Keeping it friendly
Whatever the system, settle payments promptly and keep the stakes comfortable for everyone. Many groups now play for points only, which keeps the scoring but removes the money.
