2023 Rochester Riichi Open

• April 22-23, 2023 • Rochester, NY
Sponsored by Mahjong Stars and Saikouisen Pro Mahjong

Registration is Open Closed
Cost to enter: $55
Breakfast & lunch included for both days
Register now – click here!
Location
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY 14623
Gosnell Building, Room 2300
Parking / Dropoff
Parking available in Lot F
Google Maps Link       Parking Map Link

Click here for a turn-by-turn walk

Schedule

Saturday, April 22

9:30AM
10:00AM
10:30AM
12:00PM
12:15PM
1:45PM
3:00PM
4:30PM
4:45PM
6:30PM
10:30PM
Registration
Opening Announcements
1st Hanchan
Break
2nd Hanchan
Lunch
3rd Hanchan
Break
4th Hanchan
Open Play Begins
Venue Closes
Sunday, April 23

9:30AM
10:00AM
11:30AM
11:40AM
1:10PM
2:10PM
3:40PM
3:50PM
5:20PM
6:00PM
10:30PM
Registration
5th Hanchan
Break
6th Hanchan
Lunch
7th Hanchan
Break
8th Hanchan
Closing Ceremonies
Open Play Begins
Venue Closes

Confirmed Players

Airi
Sylvie B
Alexandre B
Sophia B
Kayla C
Miguel C
Tucker D
Lorenzo D
Dustin F
Andrew F
Jonathan F
Patrick G
Estey G
Michael H
Josh H
JianZhuang J
Shan K
Ty K
Riley K
Dennis K
Edward K
Gaetano L
Mike L
Jeremy L
Molly L
Kyle L
Michael M
Arthur M
Cassandra M
Grant M
Tessa M
Melvin P
Loïc R
Zachary S
Cole T
Anna T
Zach W
Peter W
Bryce W
Allen Z

Prizes
Trophies/medals for 1st-8th, with multiple additional side event prizes

Ruleset
: Base Saikouisen Rulebook: Download Link
: Additions and clarifications to above Ruleset for Western players (please read this as well, also includes a condensed info sheet): Click here for the latest update

Pairing / Format
: 6 game Scramble + 2 game Top 4
Players play 6 games with shuffled pairings, then a 2 game Top 4. Others may participate in the Side Events.
Click for pairing details

Hotel Info
: Hotels near the tournament location
Click for RIT Hotel List

Cost
: $55 Entry fee, includes breakfast and lunch for both days
(entry fee subject to slight change, we are still waiting to hear back on exact room costs, might go down. Hardship discount requests heard on a case-by-case basis, please contact for details)

Registration Instructions
Registration is Closed
First, Signup here: RRO 2023 Signup Form
Second, complete payment via RIT SecurePay:

  • 1: go here: RIT CampusGroups
  • 2: click “sign up” under first time user
  • 3: fill in firstname, lastname, email, account type (other), robot test, click Next
  • 4: it will say “We’ve just sent you a 6-digit code by email.” Check email, enter code, hit submit
  • 5: on the left click “Stores”, search for “riichi” in the box next to the magnifying glass and then click the magnifying glass, then to the right of the “Rochester Riichi Open Registration 2023” that appears click “View”
    ( if you are having difficulty finding the Stores tab, go here: https://campusgroups.rit.edu/student_stores )
  • 6: change dropdown quantity of “RRO Registration” from 0 to 1, click “checkout” on the bottom of the page
  • 7: Put your Full Name in the box provided (don’t skip this!), select Credit Card, click “next” on the bottom of the page
  • 8: you are now in the secure payment service. click “Next – Payment Method”
  • 9: continue following prompts, entering your payment method and email, and submit payment
  • 10: once you are done, post “paid!” in #paid-for-event in the discord (or email us) and we will lock you in

Afterwards, join the discord (or check your email) for further instructions.

Fooooood
: Breakfast (bagels, donuts, coffee + other beverages)
: Lunch (sandwiches, wraps, pretzels, chips/snacks, sodas)
: Snacks and drinks throughout
: Accomodations for dietary restrictions available

Etiquette
: Give exact point counts in-between hands when asked
: No looking at tiles not revealed through legal game action (no chasing rabbits)
: Respect masking requests if applicable
: No spectating / commenting on other games
: Be nice

Contact