Sunday 27 November 2016

Mahjong stamina

Going for a two-day Riichi Mahjong tournament, and I'm terrified of my stamina. Can barely survive 3 hanchans back-to-back. It's okay if I don't use my perfectionist method of card-counting every hanchan, I suppose. But I'd rather get used to tile counting for better games.

Some tips for lasting longer in tournaments:

  • Get a good night's sleep
  • Healthy diet
  • Stay hydrated
  • Eliminate distractions
  • Good posture
  • Avoid stimulants, especially caffeine
  • Make the most out of your breaks
  • Dress for comfort
  • Stay curious, stay hungry
  • For girls: pin your hair back comfortably
  • Prepare some eye drops if you're prone to dry eyes