Presenting the eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO
TOURNAMENT, a New Fusion of Esports and Pro Mah-jong!

October 28, 2021 9:00

Konami Amusement Co., Ltd.

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Konami Amusement Co., Ltd. is excited to announce that it and the Japan Professional Mahjong League have put together a new esports tournament, the eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT.

This competition will be contested between a new breed of MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB professional esports players, eMAH-JONG Pros. These players will be recognized by the Japan Professional Mahjong League, which boasts the biggest roster of any competitive mah-jong professional association in Japan.

eMAH-JONG Pros will be selected after an evaluation process that includes an application review, a practical examination and an interview. Twenty-four players, chosen from a variety of backgrounds, will be joined by eight professional mah-jong players from the Japan Professional Mahjong League. These 32 competitors will then battle it out in the eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT!

There is a total of 10 million yen in earnings up for grabs, which will be distributed across the multiple tournaments that are planned. The eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT is scheduled to get underway in 2022.

Konami Amusement, through the eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT and other events, aims to deliver new user experiences that bring the fun and excitement of KONAMI titles to an ever-greater audience of both players and spectators.

Tournament Overview

The Pro Selection Process


Candidates will be chosen as eMAH-JONG Pros after undergoing an evaluation that includes an application review, followed by a practical exam and finally an interview.

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Tournament Format and Player Earnings


Thirty-two eMAH-JONG Pros will face off in the Opening Round, with the top two finishers in each match advancing to the Quarter Finals. The Quarter Finals and Semifinals will be decided in the same manner, with four players advancing to the Finals, where the first eMAH-JONG champion will be crowned.


eMAH-JONG Pros will be remunerated from an earnings pool totaling 10 million yen, which will be divided between the multiple tournaments that are planned.

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eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT official website

eMAH-JONG MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB PRO TOURNAMENT

A MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB esports tournament brought to you by Konami Amusement and the Japan Professional Mahjong League. Matches will be contested between eMAH-JONG Pros – recognized professional MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB players.

The MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB series

The MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB series, which first appeared in amusement centers in 2002 and is endorsed by Japan Professional Mahjong League, consists of online competitive mahjong games for players of all skill levels.
Matchmaking is handled according to a player's level,enabling even beginners to jump in and join the fun.
In addition, pro mahjong players regularly participate in online play,giving players the chance to play against real-life professionals!

"MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB Sp"

"MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB Sp" is an online competitive mahjong game for mobile devices. Released in 2013, it is also endorsed by Japan Professional Mahjong League.
In addition to full-fledged Ton, Hanchan and Sanma modes,it features an Ikkyoku mode for quick games on the go.
Simple, intuitive controls ensure that players new to the game can easily enjoy it.