About Us

Southeast Michigan Riichi was founded in 2009, the year the mahjong anime Saki came out. Not coincidentally, this is how many of us learned about riichi to begin with! We started out small and met up in various locations over the years across all of southeast Michigan, before eventually settling on an Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti meetup (where we play on the University of Michigan campus) and a Livonia meetup for folks who live in Detroit. We meet both in person and online, so if you aren’t local to us and want a group to play with, you’re very welcome!

Most of our members just play for fun and to socialize, but some of us enjoy the competitive side of the game and have quite high mahjong aspirations. A number of us participate in the relatively new American Riichi Mahjong League and we represent all levels there, from divisions B3 to A1. Additionally, some of our members (and former members) are regulars at a variety of U.S. riichi mahjong tournaments, such as NYC’s Riichi Nomi Open and the Pacific Mahjong League Open. Our meetups always have people ranging in skill from still learning the game to World Riichi Championship invitees.

Most of our club activity is discused or planned on our Discord server, and our online nights (where we play on Mahjong Soul) are also organized there, so if you’re interested in our club, please click Join on the right side of the navigation bar! We welcome players of all experience levels, including people who have never played (or folks who have only played other mahjong variants, like Hong Kong or American mahjong). All you need is a willingness to learn a new game and a good attitude. We hope to see you at our next meetup.

Club Leadership

Club Leader

Brian Tseng, Discord

Officers

Webmaster

Dylan Boyd, Discord

Southeast Michigan Riichi Code of Conduct

In the interest of the members of SEMI we adhere to the following code:

Inclusivity

We are an inclusive and welcoming organization who acts with integrity and respect towards its members and non-members alike when participating in club events, using club communication channels, and are otherwise representing the SEMI organization.

Anti-Harassment Policy

Harassment in any form is not tolerated.

Harassment includes, but is not limited to:

  • Inappropriate and unwelcome physical contact and sexual attention
  • Verbal or written language that is derogatory related to gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disabilities, neurodiversity, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality, race, age, religion, or other protected category
  • Distribution of pornographic imagery
  • Deliberate intimidation
  • Misogyny
  • Stalking
  • Sustained disruptive behavior

Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Non-compliance may result in suspension or expulsion from SEMI, its communication channels and any SEMI hosted or sponsored events.

Event Conduct

Members are expected to maintain a respectable show of sportspersonship when participating in live or online meetups and competitions. Such behaviors to avoid are, but not limited to:

  • Leaving or otherwise disconnecting from matches
  • Cheating
  • Intimidating, distracting, or disturbing others
  • Making negative, sarcastic, or unconstructive remarks about others’ game decisions
  • Being a nuisance during in person events
  • Disrespect for venue or equipment
  • Other similar behaviors

This Code of Conduct applies to all club members and all non-members using the club Discord or in attendance at events hosted by the club.

Members and non-members are expected to follow the guidance of the Leadership Officers when informed they are out of compliance with this Code of Conduct.

Abandonment of the SEMI Code of Conduct will be addressed by the Leadership Officers expediently with appropriate corrective measures.