Calling all 4P Ranked Match players at 7th Dan or above with linked emails! Step into the spotlight in the 2025 Mahjong Legends! [Overview] The third 4P Mahjong Legends is an official match open to players who have achieved 7th Dan or above in 4P Ranked Matches. The Mahjong Legends consists of a preliminary stage and a knockout stage, and the winner will be determined according to the process below. Preliminary Stage Table: 4P Ranked Match - Galaxy - Hanchan Phases: Preliminary Stage 1 (Top 8), Preliminary Stage 2 (Top 8), Preliminary Stage 3 (Top 8), Preliminary Stage 4 (Top 8) Knockout Stage Table: Custom Game - Custom Tournament Phrases: Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and the Final (Tenkaichi Table) Format of Tenkaichi Tournament: 4P Hanchan Ranked Match. [Eligibility] Participants must reach 7th Dan or above in 4P Ranked Matches and have their emails linked to Riichi City before 23:59 (UTC+9) on 2025/03/09 (Sun.). Eligible players will receive a tournament invitation via in-app email. Players advancing to the knockout stage will be notified by our official team via their linked email. [Schedule] Preliminary Stage Preliminary Stage 1: 2025/03/10 (Mon.) 19:00 - 2025/03/16 (Sun.) 23:59 (UTC+9) Preliminary Stage 2: 2025/03/17 (Mon.) 19:00 - 2025/03/23 (Sun.) 23:59 (UTC+9) Preliminary Stage 3: 2025/03/24 (Mon.) 19:00 - 2025/03/30 (Sun.) 23:59 (UTC+9) Preliminary Stage 4: 2025/03/31 (Mon.) 19:00 - 2025/04/06 (Sun.) 23:59 (UTC+9) Knockout Stage Quarter-Finals: Starts on 2025/04/11 (Fri.) 20:00 (UTC+9) Semi-Finals: Starts on 2025/04/12 (Sat.) 20:00 (UTC+9) Final: Starts on 2025/04/13 (Sun.) 20:00 (UTC+9) [Tournament Details] Preliminary Stage During each phase, eligible players participate by joining 4P Hanchan Ranked Matches (Galaxy). Players will be ranked based on the highest total points accumulated in five consecutive matches on the corresponding stage rankings. The top eight players from each ranking will advance to the quarter-finals. If a player withdraws, the vacant position will be offered to the player next in line, continuing until a total of 32 players advance. Navigate through: Homepage > Ranked Match > 4P > Galaxy > Hanchan After the preliminary stage ends, all the rankings will remain available for 48 hours for players to review. Post-advancement match results will not be factored into the corresponding rankings. For example, if a player has secured a spot during the preliminary stage 1, their match results achieved in the stage 2 or 3 will not be factored into the corresponding stage rankings. After each phase is completed, an official email will be sent from event@mahjong-jp.com to the top 8 players on the corresponding ranking at their linked email address. These players must reply within 24 hours to confirm their participation in the quarter-finals to ensure their full qualification and eligibility for tournament rewards. In addition to the 32 advancing players, the top 10 players with the highest total points from five consecutive matches across all four preliminary stages will receive a substitute invitation for the quarter-finals. Failure to reply to the confirmation email will result in both qualification and rewards being transferred to the player next in line. Once confirmed, players will receive a quarter-final invitation via in-app email before the match starts. Confirmed players must join all subsequent matches and are prohibited from withdrawing. Failure to comply will result in the forfeiture of both qualification and rewards. Knockout Stage Players who have advanced to this stage can join matches by entering the corresponding IDs on the Custom Tournament page. Navigate through: Homepage > Custom Game > Tournament > Enter ID > Tap the Enter button > Tap the Ready button Start Time: 2025/04/11 (Fri.) 20:00 (UTC+9) ID: 3220436 During the quarter-finals, the top 32 players will be assigned randomly to eight different tables after joining the tournament via the Custom Tournament page. Participants will compete in four consecutive 4P Hanchan Ranked Matches with the same opponents but with randomly assigned seating. The top two players of each table will advance to the semi-finals. After all quarter-final matches are completed, the 16 advancing players will receive a semi-final invitation via their linked email. Players ranked 17th to 21st will receive a substitute invitation for the semi-finals. Start Time: 2025/04/12 (Sat.) 20:00 (UTC+9) ID: 3647082 During the semi-finals, the top 16 players will be assigned randomly to four different tables after joining the tournament via the Custom Tournament page. Participants will compete in four consecutive 4P Hanchan Ranked Matches with the same opponents but with randomly assigned seating. The one with the highest total points of each table will advance to the final. After all semi-final matches are completed, the 4 advancing players will receive a final invitation to the Tenkaichi Table via their linked email. Players ranked 5th to 7th will receive a substitute invitation for the final (Tenkaichi Table). Start Time: 2025/04/13 (Sun.) 20:00 (UTC+9) ID: 4968765 During the final, the top four players will compete in four consecutive 4P Hanchan Ranked Matches, and be ranked based on the highest total points accumulated. The player with the highest total points at the end will be crowned the winner of the third 4P Mahjong Legends! If there is a tie in total points, players will be ranked by the number of times they place first; if they have the same number of times placing first, they will be ranked according to their points achieved in the last Hanchan match. [Prizes] 1st: Physical Champion Trophy (4P) x1, Monthly Mascot (180 Days), Lucky Token x50, 50,000 Yen Gift Card, Exclusive Title - Legendary Champion (4P) (365 Days) 2nd: Monthly Mascot (30 Days), Lucky Token x30, 30,000 Yen Gift Card x1 3rd: Monthly Mascot (30 Days), Lucky Token x20, 20,000 Yen Gift Card x1 4th: Monthly Mascot (30 Days), Lucky Token x10, 10,000 Yen Gift Card x1 5th - 16th: Monthly Mascot (30 Days), Lucky Token x10, 1,000 Yen Gift Card x1 17th - 32nd: Monthly Mascot (30 Days), Lucky Token x5 1st - 100th in each stage: Coin x5,000, Legendary Gift Mystery Box (Locked) x1 Participation prize: Participants will receive Legendary Gift Mystery Box (Locked) x1 after completing a total of five 4P Hanchan Ranked Matches (Galaxy) during any preliminary stage. Yakuman prize: Participants will receive Lucky Token x1 each time they win with Yakuman. Each participant can only receive the participation prize once and the Yakuman prize (including Counted Yakuman) up to three times. Players will be disqualified and have their prizes forfeited if found engaging in any form of cheating during the tournament. [Tournament Rules] Preliminary Stage Riichi City 4P Ranked Match Rules Please check the in-app Ranked Match page for more details. Knockout Stage 4-Player Hanchan Action Time: 5+20s Starting Points: 25,000; Kaeshi Points: 30,000 (Oka on) Min. Pts to Win: 30,000 (Extension into West allowed) Uma: [1st +50, 2nd +10, 3rd -10, 4th -30] 3 Red Tiles, Ippatsu, Uradora & Kandora allowed (Reveal Kandora immediately) Kuitan & Atozuke allowed Tochuu Ryuukyoku allowed (including Kyuushu Kyuuhai, Suufon Renda, Suukaikan, Triple Ron, and Suucha Riichi) Tenpai Renchan allowed; No Tobi Daiminkan Pao allowed Agariyame & Tenpaiyame allowed when the dealer (Parent) finishes in 1st place East 1 seating order serves as a tie-breaker: East > South > West > North All rights reserved by Riichi City [Cheating Behaviors] Cheating in any form during the match is strictly prohibited. Violators will face immediate disqualification and a permanent ban from participating in all future official tournaments hosted by Riichi City. While match results will stand, scores achieved by a cheating player will be invalidated. The judging panel consists of Riichi City's official team. Any detected cheating behavior or player reports will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. [Withdrawal & Latecomer Policies] Failure to provide prior notice and arriving more than 5 minutes late for the quarter-finals, semi-finals or the final will lead to automatic disqualification and a 1-year ban from all future official tournaments hosted by Riichi City. In such cases, a substitute player will be assigned to ensure the match proceeds smoothly. [Substitution Rules] The substitution system ensures fairness and smooth tournament progression by preventing disruptions caused by last-minute absences. Substitutes will be selected and assigned strictly in accordance with the official rules to uphold fairness and integrity. Substitutes (10 for the quarter-finals, 5 for the semi-finals, and 3 for the final) will be chosen in descending order based on the scores of all players from the previous stage. Substitutes must remain online before the match begins and tap the Ready button promptly after joining the corresponding Custom Tournament. Two hours before the match, the official team will send an email to all participants to confirm the attendance. Players who notify the team that they cannot attend or arrive more than 5 minutes late after the scheduled start time will be disqualified and replaced by a substitute. [Substitute Rewards] Substitutes who arrive and be ready on time on match day, regardless of whether they compete, will receive: Monthly Mascot (10 Days), Lucky Token x1. If a substitute competes and successfully advances, they will receive the same qualification and rewards as official participants. [Live Streaming] During the tournament, participants are permitted to live stream their matches, but are expected to implement a minimum 5-minute (300-second) delay to ensure a fair and competitive environment. Violations of this rule will result in disqualification and a 1-year ban from participating in any future official tournaments hosted by Riichi City.