Format & Regulations

Cantonese Mahjong played in full gun style, with flower tiles; total 144 tiles.

Scoring is chip-based; gambling is strictly prohibited.

Minimum winning hand is 3 fan (points); hands below this are considered  as Trick hand (詐糊), which is invalid and penalized.

Maximum score is 10 fan; players must draw and discard the final tile (includes “Under the Sea” winning condition).

Fake win: claiming a win without proper tiles results in a 10-fan (512-point) penalty; others do not score.

Blocking a win is allowed, except for Thirteen Orphans.

Dealer rotation is required after a draw game (摸和), where no player wins.

Robbing a kong is considered a self-draw; the kong-declarer pays for all.

Hands with 12 tiles require the player to pay for all.

After each winning hand, all players must verify chips and ensure correct scoring. Once chips are exchanged, no appeals will be accepted.

Any disputes must be raised immediately during the match. Once scores are submitted and verified by staff, no complaints will be processed.

No appeals allowed. All results are subject to final judgment by the organizing committee.

Each match consists of 4 rounds. Players must not continue after that and must submit results for verification. Violations result in score cancellation for all 4 players at that table.

Any form of gambling, cheating, or collusion is strictly prohibited.

Players violating rules or displaying inappropriate conduct may be disqualified without refund; scores will be nullified.

Private agreements or conduct found to undermine fair play will result in disqualification or score cancellation.

The organizers are not responsible for disputes between players arising from private agreements.

Players are responsible for their own belongings.

Participants agree that the organizer may use event photos/videos for promotional purposes.

The organizer is not liable for any accidents or injuries during the event.

The organizer reserves the right to modify rules, prizes, or arrangements without prior notice.

Final decisions rest solely with the organizer.

Official rules as listed by the organizer apply.