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Rules & Regulations

TEAMS/SINGLES

  • Register as a team with 2-4 players per team or as a single player

  • Teams/single players self rank as Fierces or Pretties

  • Rankings will be visible to other players/teams when they accept and propose matches

LEAGUE RULES​

  • Teams and Singles either a) propose a match - the date, the location and time or b) accept a match from another team or single player using the Scramble Portal.

    • EACH SCRAMBLER MUST ACCEPT the match proposal to play.

    • ALL 4 scramblers who wish to play must accept the match they wish to play in.

    • NO more than 2 players from each team should accept the same match.

    • One teammate cannot accept then proposal for additional teammates - every person muct accept for the match they wish to play in.

  • The Home team/single player must designate a place to meet when proposing a match.

    • Examples include your home, wine bar, coffee shop, brewery (Old Tap), community space at a library/YMCA, etc, or country club. An accessible bathroom is required. 

  • The Home team/single player must also povide the tiles, mat, racks, and dice

  • Scores must be recorded within 24 hours of match proposed time on the MITC website under Scramble Score Submission. 

  • A Mahj Match will consist of 4 games.  

    • You are welcome to play additional games following the completion of first 4 games played, if all parties agree, BUT only the first 4 game scores will be counted. 

  • Late registration after January 1st incurs a $5 late fee.

  • Season begins January 13th - March 9th.

MATCH RULES

  • A Mahj Match will consist of 4 games.  Each player will deal one game. 

    • You are welcome to play additional games following the completion of first 4 games played, if all parties agree, BUT only the first 4 game scores will be counted.  (Partners may not be brought in to swap-out - same 4 players play all 4 games)

  • If a match must be rescheduled, it must be rescheduled within 7 days of proposed match time.

  • Score must be recorded within 24 hours of the match time on the MITC website under Scramble Score Submission. MITC will provide scorecards. 

RULES OF PLAY/HOUSE RULES

  • Home Team will provide tiles, mat, racks, die, and scorecard unless otherwise agreed upon. Please try to have a reference guide for your tile set. 

  • Each set must have 8 flowers, 8 jokers, and NO blanks. Please remove extras prior to play. 

  • Each player provides their own 2024 NMJL card.

  • Team/single player proposing match is HOME. Home team/single player will begin as East to start the deal.  After each game, the position of East (dealer) move counter-clockwise to the person to the right so that all 4 players are able to deal.

  • Dealer will roll & cut the deck.

  • All National Mah Jongg rules apply - check the back of the cards first if there are disputes. If the dispute continues, please text, call, or email Ashley or Leigh with Mahj in the City. 

SCORING RULES

  • Winner Draws Tile (from the wall) for Mahjong rather than call(ing) for mahjong:

    • +10 to score

  • NO Joker Hand:

    • +20 to score

    • Exception is no bonus points given if the hand is listed under the Singles - Pairs section. 

  • Wall Game:

    • +10 points to each player’s score

  • In event of a Forfeit:

    • Team Forfeiting receives 0 points.

    • Team that wins by forfeit receives max 75 points.

  • Mahj In the City will provide scorecard to individual registrants. 

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