Canadian IORMC Qualifying Game: Play-by-play
Instead of choosing a top-level game from IORMC, I want to talk about a game I remember. (Perhaps this is the sort of self-centered behavior I need to discuss with a therapist.) But most...
Monthly Archive: September 2018
Event report: 4th Montréal Riichi Open
Twenty participants took part in the latest edition of the classic North American mahjong tournament (September 22-23, 2018), with a new champion taking the title: Lorenzo Desrosiers! The new champion took command after Day...
IORMC: Qualifying by country
The IORMC does not mandate how each participating country selects its team. Read to out how a few countries are conducting their qualifiers.
Clean up your table with 500 point tembo!
If your table doesn’t have deep wells for all those points, get some off the mat by converting them to 500-point tenbou.
IORMC: Arthur McAnally, aka “Corak”
Riichi Reporter talks to Arthur McAnally, aka “Corak”, about IORMC qualifications and what he thinks this annual event means for riichi mahjong.
IORMC: Facts and Figures
What is the IORMC? The International Online Riichi Mahjong Championship (IORMC) is an online competition organized by the Korean Mahjong League (KML) since 2012, with one precursor event in 2011. Originally held between East...
Introducing Gemma: Special Contributor
Most of you have at least heard of Gemma. But did you know she has a sordid history with the 5-man tile? Explore this, and more, as Riichi Reporter introduces our third founder.
Introducing: Donnie, Admin.
Riichi Reporter introduces the author and site admin, Donnie Clark! Learn a little about what brings him to riichi mahjong, likes and dislikes, and his favorite tile.
Introducing: Grant, Editor-in-chief.
From: Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaClub: Formerly from Club Riichi de Montréal, currently exploring forming a new group (small active circle).Favorite Tile: Haku for its simplicity, a game where a blank item has value. Close second: 1-pin, but...
Welcome To Riichi Reporter!
This site is devoted to shining a light on the ever-growing riichi mahjong community in Western countries. We felt there was an increasing need for fresh sources of news and information within this global...