Rule variations

Restrictions on the winning hand – Prohibition of mixed suits

In some rules (notably Australian and Modern American) the winning hand may consist of only Honors and/or combinations of one suit (though often a number of exceptions is allowed). This version of Mah Jong is sometimes called cleared-hand game. This restriction makes winning much more difficult and results in rather high scores.

To specify the prohibition of mixed suits:

Choose Preferences on the File menu.
From the Rule Presets list, choose a customized rule preset.
Choose Winning & Draw under the Rules section of the category tree.
Check the No mixed suits box.
To specify exceptions to this restriction, click the Exceptions button on the same page.

Note: Four Winds does not prohibit you from collecting or claiming combinations with mixed suits, but you can’t go out on such hand. Declaring ‘Out’ on a hand which does not meet the requirements specified is considered a faulty declaration of Out, and the normal penalties are applied.