Sometimes this game is filled with madness. The unexpected is expected. The worse wait always wins. This is the craziness of this game we love. In the 5th week of the M-League 2022-23 season, this craziness was on full display. This week we saw a huge sanbaiman, a yakuman chance and an big call toContinue reading “M-League 2022-23 Week 5: Craziness”
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M-League 2022-23 Week 4: Chance
Riichi mahjong requires a lot of skill. But sometimes, the wheel of chance takes control. In the 4th week of M-League 2022-23, we saw a lot of luck and chance. From riichi roulettes to ura bombs to a yakuman chance, anticipation and suspense filled the air, waiting to see who would win and with howContinue reading “M-League 2022-23 Week 4: Chance”
M-League 2022-23 Week 3: Tension
Scores can be close. Bonus points can be up for grabs. A single wrong move could be the difference between 1st and 4th. With every draw, the tension grows. In the 3rd week of M-League 2022-23, there was a lot of tension. Half of the games weren’t settled until South 4, there was a furitenContinue reading “M-League 2022-23 Week 3: Tension”
M-League 2022-23 Week 2: Renchan
Last week was a success, so now we get a dealer repeat! In the 2nd week of M-League 2022-23, we had a lot of dealer repeats! The honba count reached 3 at least nine times this week, with multiple different players taking great advantage of their dealerships. Also this week, we had a shortcut toContinue reading “M-League 2022-23 Week 2: Renchan”
M-League: The Overseas Struggle
It was a regular Thursday around the world. It may have been the evening in Japan, but people were waking up to their alarms in the Americas, on their lunch break in Europe and finishing up dinner in Australia. But when 7:00PM in Japan hit, everyone got their phones out or turned on their computersContinue reading “M-League: The Overseas Struggle”
M-League 2022-23 Week 1: A New Season Begins
After months of waiting, we are finally here at the start of a new M-League season! Back to setting our alarms (for some people, very early in the morning!) and cheering on our favourite teams and players! This week, we had three players making their debut, some new looks, and big wins. We also hadContinue reading “M-League 2022-23 Week 1: A New Season Begins”
M-League 2022-23: What’s New
Opening day for the upcoming M-League season is almost here! This season will be different from the last, but how so? Today, let’s answer that question and take a look at what’s new for the M-League 2022-23 season.
Top 5 Plays of M-League 2021-22
Every season, there are plays and wins that grab your attention and get you excited. They can be high-scoring hands, intriguing games and even an incredible fold. With the upcoming season just a week away, let’s take a look back and see my choices for the top 5 plays of the M-League 2021-22 season.
M-League 2022-23 Schedules and Calendars
In a news release published on August 26, M-League revealed the schedule for the 2022-23 season. The M-League 2022-23 regular season will start on October 3, 2022 and end on March 21, 2023. Games will be played each week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 1900 JST, with the exception of the final gamesContinue reading “M-League 2022-23 Schedules and Calendars”
Suzuki Yu, Shibukawa Nanba and Nakabayashi Kei Chosen in M-League Draft
On July 11, 2022, The M-League 2022-23 Draft took place. The event was livestreamed on YouTube (requires VPN) and the results were also put up on Twitter and the official M-League website. U-Next Pirates 1st Pick: Suzuki Yu (鈴木優) Professional Organization: SaikouisenPro League: A1Titles: 46th Saikoui For the U-Next Pirates‘ first pick, they chose SuzukiContinue reading “Suzuki Yu, Shibukawa Nanba and Nakabayashi Kei Chosen in M-League Draft”