Rules
All Players
We will follow the NMJL rules
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If you touch a tile from the wall and decide you want the discarded tile, you may change your mind unless you have moved the tile from the wall
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If you claim a discard for a Mahjong or an exposure, you must place the tile on top of your rack, not inside it.
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Placing it inside your rack results in being called "dead."
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Remember, this is a social game and we will play nice, no matter the level. For beginners who are learning, we will have more flexibility and grace during the game so that you can become more familiar with the rules.
Attendance
We highly encourage you to sign up if you can come all four weeks, however, if there is a week you are unable to make it, we ask that you work to find your own sub. If you cannot find your own sub, you are required to fill out the sub form a week in advance so we can find a sub for you. You may only have a sub 2 times per season. Any no-shows will result in removal from the league, same-day cancels will result in a $20 cancellation fee.
Timeliness
For timed league play it is critical you are on time, if you are running late please text me at (719) 401-1177.
Game Play
Beginner
This is a casual league for beginners. You must have taken at least one lesson and have played a few times. This season, we will teach you to take score for education, but will distribute any prizes at random. Games are not timed.
Intermediate & Advanced
We will play a ladder league, which means each week, you'll be placed at a table with people closest to your score the week prior. For the first week I will assign you a seat at random.
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Intermediate: you'll play four games in two hours
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Advanced: you'll play eight games in two hours
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If you do not finish in time, you won't get points for the game. Remember, this isn't a tournament, so let's be kind to each other should you run out of time. Use this as an opportunity to set your pace and practice. Try to play at a steady pace and be respectful of others by trying to play within the set time.
Scoring
Scores follow the NMJL Standard Hands and Rules card, which must be present at the table.
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East will be assigned each week and will be the score keeper. Everyone at the table will sign off on their scores.
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Self-pick Mahjong: +10 points
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Mahjong with no jokers: +20 points
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(No bonus is given for hands under “Singles & Pairs.”)
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Wall Game: +10-point bonus to each active player, dead players receive 0 points
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Unfinished Game: If the game times out, all players receive 0 points
Penalties
There is always a penalty for throwing a winning tile.
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–10 points if the winner has 0 or 1 exposure
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–20 points if the winner has 2 exposures
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–25 points if the winner has 3+ exposures
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–10 points for peeking at a blind pass tile
Prizes
Beginner
Every time you win Mahjong, your name will go in a bowl for a drawing.
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Each week, we will award a prize (or two) for the name(s) drawn from the bowl
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There will be no "grand" prize at the end of the league
Intermediate and Advanced
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Each week, we will award a small prize for the top scorer; one for the intermediate league, one for the advanced league
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At then of the three weeks, we will give a grand prize and 2nd place prize for the top two scorers in their league (advanced and intermediate).
FAQs:
Q: What if I cant make each session?
A: We highly encourage you to sign up if you can come all four weeks, however, if there is a week you are unable to make it, we ask that you work to find your own sub. If you cannot find your own sub, you are required to fill out the sub form a week in advance so we can find a sub for you. You may only have a sub 2 times per season. Any no-shows will result in removal from the league, same-day cancels will result in a $20 cancellation fee.
Q: What if I have to come late to a league night?
A: Unfortunately, being chronically late is not allowed (we understand things can happen that are beyond your control). We know life is busy, but this is a commitment that impacts every single person in the league. If you know you can't make it on time, we suggest waiting until we hold another league.
Q: What is your refund policy?
A: We will allow refunds 14 days prior to league kick off. After that no refunds or credits will be given
Q: Are there prizes?
A: Mile High Mahjong is very generous with prizes. We hand out mini prizes each week and a grand prize at the end for our top scorers. Ultimately, we just want everyone to have fun.
Mile High Mahjong was built to be a place where everyone is welcome, no matter skin color, eye color, hair color, sexual preference, political preference, clothing, and so on. If we hear complaints about bad sportsmanship, mean or unkind comments, or rudeness, we will give you a warning. If there is a second complaint or observation, you will be removed from the league permanently.