American Mah Jongg Black Belt Tournaments Announcement

Prepare to showcase your mastery in the upcoming American Mah Jongg Black Belt Tournaments!

American Mah Jongg Black Belt Tournament Details:

• Date: December 31st
• Time: 9 AM Pacific Time (12 PM Eastern Time)
• Participants: Open to all black belt American Mah Jongg players
• Entry Fee: 500 coins
• Rounds: 4 per tournament

Second American Mah Jongg Black Belt Tournament Details:

• Date: January 13th (Saturday)
• Time: 9 AM Pacific Time (12 PM Eastern Time)
• Participants: Open to both brown and black belt American Mah Jongg players
• Special for Brown Belts: Brown belt players are not eligible for prizes. The sole benefit for a brown belt winner is promotion to black belt status if they win the entire tournament.
• Entry Fee: 500 coins
• Rounds: 4 per tournament

Special VIP Gift:

To celebrate the holiday season and the spirit of giving, the first three winners of American Mah Jongg Black Belt tournament will receive a Special VIP Gift. This gift is a token of achievement that is meant to be shared with someone else. Winners are invited to award this One-Year VIP Membership to any other player's account, highlighting that the VIP Membership cannot be redeemed for their own account.

Tournament Table Details:

• Table Name: American Mah Jongg Black Belt
• Game Timer: 55 minutes

Prize Distribution:

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

• First Prize: 50% of collected coins
• Second Prize: 35% of collected coins
• Third Prize: 15% of collected coins

Scoring and Ranking:

Points will be awarded based on placements in each tournament, with cumulative points determining overall rankings. Additionally, half of the points earned by each player in the first tournament will be carried over to the second tournament, giving players a running start as they continue to compete for the top positions.

Tie-Breaking Rules:

If there's a tie in cumulative points, the player’s performance in the second tournament will be decisive.

Fair Play and Disqualification:

Integrity and fair play are paramount. Unsportsmanlike behavior will lead to disqualification.

Mark your calendars for December 31st and January 13th for an exhilarating American Mah Jongg experience. Good luck to all participants!

MCR Black Belt Mahjong Tournaments

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

Organized by Ildikó Hargitai (player name: tyltyl) and Mahjong Time

All Black Belt Tournament Details:

• Date: December 26th
• 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: January 13th
• 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. No other prizes for brown belt participants.
• Entry Fee: 500 coins

Additional Gifts from Ildiko/tyltyl:

In addition to the monetary prizes, Ildiko/tyltyl is generously offering extra gifts for the winners, particularly for certain game achievements: All Green, Pure Terminal Chows, All Five, and Reversible tiles These exclusive rewards include bracelets and rings with dragon motifs, adding an extra layer of excitement and recognition to the tournament. Ildiko/tyltyl's intention is to promote specific Mahjong hands like all five or reversible tiles with these special gifts, providing an incentive for players to explore and master these challenging hands.

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 second tournament will be decisive. If a tie persists, the player with the most individual game wins across both tournaments will be ranked higher.

Fair Play and Disqualification:

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

Join us for an exhilarating Mahjong journey, compete for significant prizes, and vie for the prestigious titles. Good luck to all our black belt contenders!