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Chinese Official (MCR)

Mahjong Competition Rules (Guobiao): the 81 scoring patterns, the eight-point minimum, how payments work, and the international tournament circuit.

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Chinese Official Mahjong (MCR) Explained

Mahjong Competition Rules, published in China in 1998, are the international standard for Chinese-style competition: 144 tiles, 81 scoring patterns and an eight-point minimum that rewards skill over luck.

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MCR Scoring Patterns: Fan by Fan

The 81 fan of Chinese Official mahjong range from one-point basics to 88-point limit hands. Learning the most common eight-point building blocks is the key to playing MCR.

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MCR Strategy: Planning for Eight Points

In Chinese Official mahjong, speed alone does not win. Players must spot a path to eight points early, keep flexible options, and avoid feeding high-value hands.

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International Mahjong Organisations

A network of national and international bodies organises competitive mahjong: world and continental associations for MCR and Riichi, plus national federations across Europe, Asia and North America.

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