Our Mission:
Craks, Bams, and Friends is passionate about creating welcoming Mahjong experiences that bring people together through connection, learning, and community. Our goal is to host events that feel organized, inclusive, elevated, and fun for players of all experience levels.

Tournament Overview:

This American Mahjong tournament is designed to provide players with a full-day experience featuring organized tournament play, exciting prizes, great food, and opportunities to connect with fellow Mahjong enthusiasts.

Players will compete in multiple timed rounds with rotating seating assignments throughout the day. In addition to tournament play, guests can enjoy sponsor experiences, social time, and community connections.

Who Can Participate:

This tournament is open to players who are comfortable independently playing American Mahjong. Players should have a working understanding of the current National Mah Jongg League card and general gameplay.
 

What Makes Our Tournament Different:

• Warm and welcoming atmosphere

• Organized and efficient event experience

• Beautiful branding and thoughtful details

• Community-focused environment

• Opportunities for social connection

• Exciting prizes and giveaways

• Supportive experience for newer tournament players

Event Registration:

Reserve your seat for a full-day Mahjong tournament experience hosted by Craks, Bams, and Friends.

Space is limited and registration is first come, first served.
 

Each player registration includes:

• Tournament entry

• Multiple tournament rounds

• Welcome gift

• Light breakfast

• Lunch

• Eligibility for tournament prizes

• Access to sponsor and vendor experiences

Tournament Format:

• American Mahjong format

• 1.5-hour rounds

  • Four games per round

• Rotating seating assignments

• Official scoring and tournament tracking
   

Schedule Overview:

Morning

• Check-in and registration

• Breakfast and social time

• Welcome announcements

• Tournament Round 1

Midday

• Lunch break

• Sponsor and vendor experiences

• Tournament Round 2

Afternoon

• Additional tournament rounds

• Final scoring

• Awards ceremony and prizes

A detailed event schedule will be shared with registered participants prior to the tournament.

Registration Pricing: 
 

Early Bird Registration:

Available for a limited time.
 

Standard Registration:

Regular tournament pricing after early bird registration closes.

Waitlist:

Once registration is full, players may join the waitlist and will be contacted if additional seats become available.
 

Refund Policy:

• Full refunds available until September 1

• 50% refunds available from September 2 through October 15

• No refunds will be issued after October 15
   

Players should:

• Arrive on time

• Be familiar with American Mahjong gameplay

• Bring their current NMJL card

• Maintain respectful and sportsmanlike conduct throughout the event