MCR Black Belt Mahjong Tournaments Announcement

Get ready for the ultimate test of skill in our All Black Belt and Combined Black Belt Tournaments!

All Black Belt Tournament Details:

• Date: January 12th
• Start Time: 8 AM Pacific Time / 5 PM Budapest Time
• Format: 4 laps, each lasting an hour
• Participants: Exclusively for black belt MCR players
• Entry Fee: 500 coins

Combined Black Belt Tournament Details:

• Date: February 15th
• Start Time: 8 AM Pacific Time / 5 PM Budapest Time
• Format: Following the All Black Belt tournament
• Participants: Open to both brown and black belt players
• Special for Brown Belts: The first-place brown belt player will be promoted to black belt status, but brown belt participants are not eligible for prizes.
• Entry Fee: 500 coins

Black Belt Scoring Continuity:

Black belt players will carry over half of their scores from the All Black Belt Tournament to the Combined Black Belt Tournament.

Prize Distribution:

The prize pool consists of the gold coins collected from entry fees.

• First Prize: 50% of collected coins plus a One-Year VIP Membership
• Second Prize: 35% of collected coins
• Third Prize: 15% of collected coins

Rake Percentages:

• VIP Members: 0% rake
• Premium Members: 10% rake
• Free/No Subscription Players: 20% rake

Tournament Structure:

• Rounds: 4 per tournament
• Game Timer: 60 minutes
• Table Minimum Points: 8

Scoring and Ranking:

Points are awarded based on placements in each tournament. Cumulative points from both tournaments will determine overall rankings.

Tie-Breaking Rules:

If there's a tie in cumulative points, the player’s performance in the Combined Black Belt Tournament will be decisive. If a tie still remains, the number of individual game wins across both tournaments will determine who ranks higher.

Fair Play and Disqualification:

Repeated absences, disconnections, or unsportsmanlike behavior may lead to disqualification. Mahjong Time enforces rules for integrity and fairness.

Mark your calendars for January 12th and February 15th! Join us for an exhilarating Mahjong journey, compete for significant prizes, and strive for the prestigious titles. Good luck to all our black belt contenders!