How it works

Tournament Format

The tournament winner is determined by total team points. Players always earn points for their original team — regardless of who they're seated with during later rounds.

Round 1

Team Play

60 Minutes

Format

  • Teams remain together
  • Each team consists of 4 players
  • Teams compete as a unit

Scoring

  • Winning Mahjong hands earn points based on tournament scoring rules
  • All points earned contribute to the team's total score
Round 2

Pair Play

60 Minutes

Format

  • Each team splits into two pairs
  • Each pair joins another pair from a different team
  • New tables are formed with four players

Scoring

  • Points earned by players still count toward their original team
Round 3

Final Mixed Table

One Final Game

Format

  • Players are mixed among other teams
  • Teams continue earning points through individual player performance

Scoring

  • Every point earned is credited to the player's original team

Tournament Champion

At the conclusion of all rounds, the team with the highest cumulative score wins the Margs and Mahj Championship.