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Frequently Asked Questions:
I work part-time. Will I have trouble scheduling games?
The very heart of the Scramble is flexibility. You propose matches that work for your schedule — daytime, evenings, or weekends. You never have to accept a match that doesn’t work for you.
I don’t want to drive far to play. Do I have to?
Absolutely not. You choose where and when you play. You never have to accept a match that requires more driving than you’re comfortable with — and you can always propose matches in locations convenient to you.
I don’t own Mahjong tiles. Will that make it hard to play?
You can just accept matches. The player who proposes the match brings the tiles. You can also borrow a set from a friend or rent one if you’d like to propose a match.
Can we play online on I Love Mahj if it's all Scramble players and record our scores?
At the moment, the Scramble is in-person play only, so we’re not able to allow virtual or remote matches just yet (though that’s something we may explore in the future).
Is there a minimum number of games that I need to play in a season?
There is no required minimum number of matches to participate in the Scramble — you’re welcome to play as much or as little as your schedule allows. However, if you’d like to be eligible for the Highest Average Leaderboard, you must complete at least 10 matches during the season. An average truly reflects performance over multiple games, so a minimum of 10 Scramble match scores is required to qualify for that leaderboard.
My regular group doesn’t keep score. Is that going to be hard?
Many of us don’t keep score in casual play either. We provide clear scoring guidelines you can reference after each game, and everyone at the table can help. In past seasons, many players learned scoring for the first time and did just fine.
I usually play with blanks. I am scared to play without them.
Don’t worry. Playing without blanks simply requires a slightly different strategy, but it’s very doable and quite common.
When can players start scheduling matches?
We typically open the Scramble portal a few days before the season officially begins. This allows players to propose and schedule matches in advance, so games are ready to be played on the very first day of the Scramble season. However, no matches may be played before the official season start date. Any matches played early will not count toward the season.
How far in advance do I need to propose a game?
There’s no required lead time. You can propose a match days in advance or even same-day — whatever works best for you.
Can I play two rounds back-to-back?
Yes! Many players do. Just be sure to log each round separately so scores are recorded correctly: 1. Propose and play the first round 2. Enter/upload scores 3. Propose and play the second round of 4 games
What if we can’t get four players or someone cancels?
All matches must include four registered Scramble players. Matches cannot be played with three players, and non-registered players cannot substitute.
Can I play with friends or family and just count my score?
No. Scores only count when you are playing with three other registered Scramble players in a properly scheduled match.