Riichi Nomi NYC is delighted to invite players from around the world to our 5th annual open riichi mahjong tournament!

DATES

July 26–27, 2025

LOCATION

110 East 55th Street, New York, NY

The venue is within a 5-minute walk of the E and F trains at the 5th Ave/53rd station, and within a 10-minute walk of the 4, 5, 6, N, R, and W trains at the 59th St. station.

ENTRY FEE

$80

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Sign-ups for RNO2025 will open on April 30, 2025. They will be processed through Square which accepts all major credit and debit cards.

DISCORD SERVER

Join the Discord server by clicking this link. You can view the tournament schedule and standings, communicate with the staff, and meet your opponents!

PRIZES

GUARANTEED $1,500 PRIZE POOL!

Prize distribution and additional prizing to be announced!

In addition, 1st–4th place will receive trophies. Next-to-last place will receive a printed and bound copy of Riichi Book 1 for their study and enjoyment.

RULES

We will use the WRC ruleset with optional modifications 2.1 - Red Fives, 3.2 - Nagashi Mangan, 4.1 Uma (30/10), and 4.4 Kazoe Yakuman.

Read the full tournament ruleset and etiquette expectations here.

We expect good will and fair sportsmanship from all attendees.

STRUCTURE

The tournament will be 10 hanchan of a pure cumulative format, with no top cut. Prizes and rankings will be determined by your total score at the end of all 10 games.

FOOD

Lunch, snacks, water, coffee and tea on both days of the tournament are offered complimentary with your admission!

If you are not interested in the venue’s lunch offerings, there are countless eating establishments of various cuisines within a 2 block radius of the venue.

HOUSING

There is no hotel specifically associated with the venue, but there are many options in Manhattan and Queens on direct train lines to the venue.

HANCHAN SCHEDULE

Day 1 - Saturday, July 26th

Registration: 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Opening Ceremony: 9:45 am – 10:00 am
Hanchan 1: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Break: 11:30 am – 11:40 am
Hanchan 2: 11:40 am – 1:10 pm
Lunch Break: 1:10 pm – 2:10 pm
Hanchan 3: 2:10 pm – 3:40 pm
Break: 3:40 pm – 3:50 pm
Hanchan 4: 3:50 pm – 5:20 pm
Break: 5:20 pm – 5:30 pm
Hanchan 5: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Free Play: 7:00 pm Onward

Group Dinner Outing Optional

Day 2 - Sunday, July 27th

Check in: 9:15 am – 9:45 am
Hanchan 6: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Break: 11:30 am – 11:40 am
Hanchan 7: 11:40 am – 1:10 pm
Lunch Break: 1:10 pm – 2:10 pm
Hanchan 8: 2:10 pm – 3:40 pm
Break: 3:40 pm – 3:50 pm
Hanchan 9: 3:50 pm – 5:20 pm
Break: 5:20 pm – 5:40 pm
Hanchan 10: 5:40 pm – 7:20 pm
Closing Ceremony and Awards: 7:20 pm – 7:45 pm
Free Play: 7:45 pm Onward

REFUND POLICY

By submitting payment we assume you will participate in the tournament. Refunds for withdrawals will only be honored in the case of emergencies (e.g. serious illness, flight delays/cancellations). If you are unclear as to what constitutes a valid emergency, please reach out to us.

TOURNAMENT WEEKEND EVENTS

Friday, July 25th: The tournament venue will be open from 6pm - midnight for free play.

Saturday, July 26th: Afterparty details TBD 👀