Announcing the American Mah Jongg Marathon 2024

We are excited to host the American Mah Jongg Marathon for another year, building on the success of our events since 2016. This competition spans one year, divided into five seasons, and adheres to American Mah Jongg rules.

Each year, we're honored to welcome over 1,100 players from 40 countries, making this event a global phenomenon. We're looking forward to extending our warm welcome to even more participants in 2024.

Save the date: The journey begins on February 15th, 2024, for the American Mah Jongg Marathon 2024!

Get ready for a year filled with fun and competitive American Mah Jongg. We're eagerly awaiting your participation at the tables!

Season Dates for the American Mah Jongg Marathon 2024

Season 1:	February 15th - April 14th, 2024
Season 2:	April 15th - June 14th, 2024
Season 3:	June 15th - August 14th, 2024
Season 4:	August 15th - October 14th, 2024
Season 5:	October 15th - December 14th, 2024

Server Time Zone: Pacific Time; Offset: UTC: -8:00/-7:00

Tournament Prizes

Annual Competition Winners:

• First Place - One Year of VIP or $80, and a Medal on the avatar
• Second Place - One Year of VIP or $80, and a Medal on the avatar
• Third Place - One Year of VIP or $80, and a Medal on the avatar

Seasonal Winners:

• First Place - One Year of VIP Membership or 10,000 Gold Coins, and a Medal on the avatar
• Second Place - One Year of VIP Membership or 10,000 Gold Coins, and a Medal on the avatar
• Third Place - One Year of VIP Membership or 10,000 Gold Coins, and a Medal on the avatar

Marathon Season Bonus Prize Announcement

This season introduces a thrilling $150 bonus prize, elevating the total to $300. Claim your prize by being the season's top winner and sharing your achievement on social media at least a week before the season's close. Opportunities abound for all participants to win, so get ready to compete!

Registration and Check-in

No pre-registration needed; the tournament begins when four players are at the table.

Marathon Table Details

Rules:	NMJL Card 2023/2024
Table Name:	AM - Marathon - X
Rated:	Yes
Entry Fee:	1500 Dragon Chips
Show Game Helper:	No
Wait for Reconnect:	No
Rounds:	1
Move Time:	8 sec
Game Timer:	100 minutes
Minimum Points:	0
Minimum Belt:	White Belt

Scoring

The season's winner is determined by an average score formula, with the marathon's ultimate victor being the player who accumulates the most Rank Points from their best four seasons.

Resolving Ties

In the event of a tie, the player with more games played during the marathon or a higher Mahjong Time rating will be ranked higher.

Game and Player Disqualification

Tables with absent players for 50+ moves will be disqualified, and players repeatedly absent may face temporary or permanent bans from future games and tournaments.

Tournament Organizers reserve the right to enforce disqualifications and bans to maintain the integrity of the competition.

By participating, players agree to the Terms and Conditions of the MahjongTime account agreement.