Thursday Unseriously, Serious League

What Is the "Unseriously, Serious" League?

A structured Hong Kong mahjong play series for players who are ready for full rules, real scoring, and clean enforcement — while still keeping the table atmosphere friendly and respectful.

This league is live, points-based play with penalties enforced and a 3 faan minimum (with potential to increase), designed for players who already understand scoring and want a more challenging experience without the intensity of formal competition.

If you want to get even more confident at building hands and counting points — and you want sharper, more consistent table play — this is your next step.

Schedule (all dates are Thursdays)

• October 29, Thursday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• November 5, Thursday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• November 12, Thursday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• November 19, Thursday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Requirements

You know how to score in Hong Kong mahjong.

How It Works

• Scoring knowledge required.
• All following sessions focus on live play using points with no penalties enforced.
• Each session is 2 hours. If the East–South game cannot reasonably finish within the session, the final hand may be called early so we end on time.
• Tables will only rotate if a full South game finishes.
• Scores will be tracked to determine a winner.
• Play with a 3 faan minimum.

Scoring Rules

3 faan minimum required to win

• Flowers do not count toward the faan minimum.
• Flowers of the round do not count as bonus.
• Players may use reference sheets freely.

Points Payment

• Following the faan-laak table for payments.
• If the dealer wins the hand, points are doubled.
• If the dealer loses the hand, payment will be the same as other players. (No dealer penalty.)
• On a self-draw win, all players pay double to the winner.
• If the dealer wins on a sef-draw win, payments are doubled again.

What to Expect (Player Etiquette)

We follow “Say, Show, Do” by saying the call, showing the tiles, and then completing the action.

We help others at the table. We want to win, but we are all here to learn the game and have a good time! We do our best to prevent players from committing actions that could cause a penalty.

We play at a friendly pace and avoid rushing other players or taking too long ourselves!

• No shaming for low-value wins.
• No criticizing another player’s discard choices.
• Mistakes are expected and welcomed — that’s the point of playing and learning!