A petition to ban the west wind has gained support across the mahjong world. The petition states that the west, which sounds like the word for death, should be abolished from mahjong. One of the petition’s biggest supporters is Uchikawa Kotaro, who dealt into a suuankou tanki waiting on a west. Nothing ever good hasContinue reading “Petition to Ban West Gains Support”
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M-League Sparks Salmon Roe Bubble Tea Craze
Bubble tea establishments are scrambling to meet demand as M-League fans try to get the winning edge. This craze comes after Matsugase Takaya, a member of the EX Furinkazan, won his game after preparing a dish made from salmon roe, known in Japanese as ikura (いくら). A few days later, Takamiya Mari of the KonamiContinue reading “M-League Sparks Salmon Roe Bubble Tea Craze”
Drivens Future Unclear as Sonoda’s Interview Shows No Sign of Ending
The future of the Akasaka Drivens remains unclear while an interview with Sonoda Ken keeps him occupied indefinitely. With the Akasaka Drivens being forced to changed their roster after failing to make the finals two seasons in a row, M-League Watch tried to get an interview with on of their members. We were able toContinue reading “Drivens Future Unclear as Sonoda’s Interview Shows No Sign of Ending”
Protests Against Headbump Pop Up Around the World
Angry crowds have taken to the streets to fight against headbump. Headbump, known as atamahane in Japanese, is a mahjong rule that states that when multiple people call ron on the same tile, only the next player in turn order gets the win. According to studies, headbump causes lost wages (known in the mahjong worldContinue reading “Protests Against Headbump Pop Up Around the World”
M-League 2022-23: The Final Games of the Regular Season
This was the lineup for final game of the M-League 2022-23 season, Game #188. This game also marked the 1000th game of M-League, almost half a decade of riichi calling and tile slinging. In this game and all the games on Monday and Tuesday, players had one last chance to win awards and get theirContinue reading “M-League 2022-23: The Final Games of the Regular Season”
M-League 2022-23 Week 23: The Final Full Week
We nearing the end of the regular season. With Friday’s games over, there are only four more games left in the regular season. 8 teams entered, only 6 teams can advance. In the 23rd week of the M-League 2022-23 season, we saw teams fighting for position and players trying to top the individual standings. ThisContinue reading “M-League 2022-23 Week 23: The Final Full Week”
M-League 2022-23 Week 22: Playoff Passion
The 22nd week of the M-League 2022-23 season marks the penultimate full week of the regular season. Players are punching to put their pals in playoff position. These passionate pros push to place in prime positions. As time ticks, desperation deepens and emotions are expressed. This week, we had a hand quadrupled by sticks, yakumanContinue reading “M-League 2022-23 Week 22: Playoff Passion”
M-League 2022-23 Week 21: March Forward
We are in the final month of the regular season. Playoff positions and awards are on the line. But no matter how much pressure is put on each player, they just keep pushing and march forward. In the 21st week of the M-League 2022-23 season, player went ahead with positivity and hoped for the best.Continue reading “M-League 2022-23 Week 21: March Forward”
M-League 2022-23 Week 20: Rare
Common yaku are seen so often. Players call riichi multiple times a game, pinfu and tanyao are almost expected every hand. However, when someone tries to go for something bolder, something that few players would pursue, we sit at the edge of our seats to see if they will succeed. In the 20th week ofContinue reading “M-League 2022-23 Week 20: Rare”
M-League 2022-23 Week 19: Tanki
Wide, complex waits are nice and can increase one’s chances of winning. Open-ended ryanmens and multiple-sided flush hand can pay off in fast wins. But sometimes, all you need is just one tile. A pair wait that can change the game drastically. In the 19th week of the M-League 2022-23 season, we bore witness toContinue reading “M-League 2022-23 Week 19: Tanki”
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