# Self-Drawn Win in Mahjong Island: What It Is and How to Earn It

**Quick answer:** A Self-Drawn Win in Mahjong Island is a win made with a tile you draw yourself. It is a bonus worth +2 Mult on top of your winning hand.

Source: https://mahjongisland.com/blog/four-runs-in-mahjong · Mahjong Island · Updated 2026-10-29

A **self-drawn win in Mahjong Island** means you complete your winning hand with a tile you draw yourself. This bonus is called Self-Drawn Win, and it adds +2 Mult to your score.

In Mahjong Island, you win by completing one hand on the Island Card, the game's own card of hands. A winning hand is 14 tiles that match one line on the card.

## How does a win earn Self-Drawn Win?

A win earns Self-Drawn Win when your last, winning tile comes from your own draw. On your turn, you draw a tile. If that tile completes your hand, the win is self-drawn.

A win made with another player's discard is still a win. It just does not earn this bonus.

[Self-Drawn Win](https://mahjongisland.com/learn/self-drawn-win)

## How much does Self-Drawn Win add?

Self-Drawn Win adds 2 to your Mult, the multiplier on your score. Every winning hand scores Chips × Mult, and Mult starts at 2. So a self-drawn win alone brings your Mult to 4.

Other bonuses stack on top. Every +Mult Hand adds first, then every ×Mult Hand multiplies. A self-drawn win that is also Jokerless (×2 Mult) reaches a Mult of 8. The [Mahjong Island scoring guide](/guides/mahjong-scoring) shows the full count.

## One tip: hold on to a Gull Joker

If you are dealt a Gull Joker, keep it in your hand. A Gull Joker adds +4 Mult on a Self-Draw win, on top of the +2 from Self-Drawn Win itself. The [Jokers guide](/guides/mahjong-jokers-and-card-drops) explains every kind.

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Self-Drawn Win in Mahjong Island?

It is a win made with a tile you draw yourself. It is a bonus worth +2 Mult.

### Does winning on a discard earn Self-Drawn Win?

No. Only a winning tile you draw yourself earns the Self-Drawn Win bonus.

### Which Joker helps a Self-Drawn Win?

The Gull Joker adds +4 Mult when you win with a Self-Draw. That comes on top of the +2 Mult from Self-Drawn Win.