This online Mahjong tournament's concept is to connect players worldwide while staying home and help support towards a safe resolution of COVID-19 together as a community.
Our daily activities has been changed drastically due to COVID-19. We are currently unable to gather with friends and family members to play Mahjong.
Because we are in a time like this, let's connect the KIZUNA (bond) among Mahjong players worldwide and fight against COVID-19.
Various Mahjong related parties in Japan are also wishing for a global resolution of COVID-19, and are supporting this event.
Guest Pro Players from SPM (Saikouisen Nihon Pro Mahjong Association)
Koushin Asakura(ASAPIN) Twitter
Hiroshi Daigo Twitter
Akina Mizuhara Twitter
Doppo Yamada(DOPPO) Twitter
Live Stream
Preliminary Matches
English LAPOM Youtube Channel
Main Matches
Main Commentary: Misa Kobayashi Twitter
Technical Commentary: Ken Sonoda Twitter
Japanese, English Mahjong Watch Channel
As you can see, this will be a big event! Please join us in this event and spread the word!
If the total participants will exceed 1000, AMOS will be providing an Automatic Mahjong table to the winner, so let’s make this happen!
We are also looking for Mahjong clubs and individuals who would like to be part of the livestream as well. This can be through live-video participation using Zoom, or you can also send us a pre-recorded video that we can use during the live stream.
You can promote your club, have shout outs, share your thoughts through your Mahjong journey or display your game play! The sky is the limit! Be creative! We are open to any ideas, and would love to have as many people as possible on the live stream.
*If you don’t have a Tenhou account, here are the links online that has step-by-step instructions on how to create one. Use Google Chrome or Firefox and you should be fine!
[Title of Tournament]
KIZUNA CUP 2020
[Schedule]
(Preliminary Matches)
2020/5/8(Friday) Starting Time 07:00 JST
2020/5/9(Saturday) Ending Time 04:00 JST
(Main Matches)
2020/5/9(Saturday) 18:00 Start JST
[Preliminary Matches]
2020/5/8(Friday) Starting Time 07:00 JST
2020/5/9(Saturday) Ending Time 04:00 JST
Opponents will be decided at random. There will be no limitations on total matches played. Players are allowed to play as many times within the time given, and will use the best points for 5 consecutive matches.
[Main Matches]
2020/5/9(Saturday) 18:00 Start JST
The top 28 players from the Preliminary Matches, and 4 guest professional players will be competing in these rounds. Top 2 players from each table will advance to the next round. Points from each match will not carry over to the next round.
Players who are unable to reach confirmation and communication will be removed, and the next player in placement will advance to the next round.
For players who will play outside of Japan, Please fill this google form to help us communicate when you move on to the final round.
[Guest Players List]
Guest Players Participating from the Main Matches
Koshin Asakura (A.K.A. Asapin)
Hiroshi Daigo
Akina Mizuhara
Doppo Yamada (A.K.A. Doppo)
[Prize]
1st Place
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If the participants are 1000 or more AMOS JP2 Automatic Mahjong table -Prize sponsored by AMOS JAPAN
(Note: If your country can not receive the Automatic table due to custom restrictions, an AMOS Janway, Junk Mat set, and Compass will be sent instead)
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If the participants are less than 1000 Junk Mat Set - Prize sponsored by AMOS JAPAN
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Tenhou paid Access Ticket (90 Day Expiration) - Prize sponsored by Tenhou
2nd and 3rd Place
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Junk Mat Set - Prize sponsored by AMOS JAPAN
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Tenhou paid Access Ticket (90 Day Expiration) - Prize sponsored by Tenhou
4th Place
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Junk Mat Set - Prize sponsored by AMOS JAPAN
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Tenhou paid Access Ticket (30 Day Expiration) - Prize sponsored by Tenhou
5th to 10th Place
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Tenhou paid Access Ticket (30 Day Expiration) - Prize sponsored by Tenhou
However, shipping might take several months due to the current situation.
[Rules]
4 Player East/South Hanchan. Kui-Tan allowed and no Red 5.
5 consecutive games and total accumulated points.
Unlimited matches can be played during the preliminary matches.
30,000 Start and 30,000 return.
Placement Uma 1st Place +30 2nd Place +10 3rd Place -10 4th Place -30
No Tobi/Bust
No Extra rounds at the end of a match (Includes matches where players are not above 30,000 points at the end.)
Kiriage Mangan - 30Fu 4 Han and 60Fu 3 Han will round up and count as Mangan
Matches will continue even if a player gets disconnected during a match
No rounding up when the points are below 1000
No Agari-Yame at Orasu/All Last. Dealer must continue to play if winning a hand
A no-call no-show will result in a forfeit and disqualification of all matches.
*Matches will be available for public viewing with a 5 minute delay.