The Best Games Contest: HK Game, Week of Jan 14, 2008

Game ID: 686131
Winner: cratesweet
Points: 256

Combinations:
Thirteen orphans-64

Comment:
This was game where Lady Luck took the initiative. The secret to success was the fact that half of the winning combinations came up at the beginning of the game and then, later, everything fell into place.

The Best Games Contest: CO Game, Week of Jan 14, 2008

Game ID: 683203
Winner: ShAkA974
Points: 95

Combinations:
Little Three Dragons - 64
Half Flush - 6
Flower Tile - 1

Comment:
This game complicated and had some extremely interesting circumstances. The winner took a big risk, however it paid off with a fine result.

The Best Games Contest: CO Game, Week of Jan 7, 2008

Game ID: 676770
Winner: sekc
Points: 91

Combinations:
Little Three Dragons - 64OneVoidedSuit - 1MixedDoubleChow - 1Flower Tile - 1

Comment:
Neighbors were quickly declaring chows and pungs, making it seem as if all was lost. Then suddenly, in just a few moments, an extraordinary and beautiful final dream came true. Nice game.

The Best Games Contest: HK Game, Week of Jan 7, 2008

Game ID: 676624
Winner: maitai888
Points: 256

Combinations:
Three Great Scholars - 64

Comment:
This took the table’s breath away. For those that didn’t win, it was an extraordinary lesson in how quickly things can change. After just declaring a chow, the next moment the winner declared mahjong, making everyone gasp in astonishment. Just a beautiful Mahjong.

The Best Games Contest: JM Game, Week of Jan 7, 2008

Game ID: 675844
Winner: alexchong
Points: 24000
Combinations: Half Flush - 2 hans; All Sets - 2 hans; Colors - 1 han; Dora Tiles - 3 hans; Base Points - 20 fu; Open Set of Ends - 4 fu; Open Set of Simples - 2 fu; Open Set of Simples - 2 fu; Open Kan of Ends - 16 fu
Comment: This game proved that patience can win out. All the dots seemed to be connected for everyone at the table with chows and pungs waiting to be declared. But there was a complicated barrier that only the most patient player broke through. Solid, disciplined and interesting game.