For 48 continuous hours, four players will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest mah jongg marathon.
No substitutions.
No shortcuts.
No stopping the clock.
This isn’t just about endurance. It’s about impact.
Why We’re Doing This
Mah jongg sharpens memory, focus, and resilience. It brings people together across generations, building connection through shared challenge, rhythm, and play.
This 48-hour record attempt is for the community of players—those who gather at tables every week, who learn, teach, compete, and connect through the game. It is a demonstration of what this community represents at its highest level: discipline, endurance, and a deep respect for the game.
For 48 straight hours, we will test our mental stamina not just as individuals, but as representatives of a larger, growing community.
In support of this effort, we are also raising funds for causes that matter to our community, extending the impact beyond the table.
The Record Attempt
This is an officially sanctioned Guinness World Record attempt subject to strict evidence and verification standards. Every aspect of the 48-hour marathon must be precise, documented, and independently verified.
The attempt requires::
- Continuous gameplay with a four-member team for 48 hours
- Two independent witnesses present at all times
- Two qualified timekeepers present at all times
- Witnesses and timekeepers rotating in four-hour shifts, requiring multiple volunteer teams to maintain compliance
- Detailed written statements from all witnesses and timekeepers
- A maintained log book documenting the full attempt
- Complete video documentation
Mah Jongg Maven
This is not symbolic. It is a disciplined, structured endurance event held to rigorous verification standards.
The Team
Nancy De Zutter
Nancy de Zutter is the President of her development’s Mah Jongg Club, an instructor in Michele Frizzell’s Mahj Life Instructor Guild, and an experienced tournament player and director. In 2025, she founded Cane Bay Mah Jongg, LLC to provide engaging instruction and host an annual mah jongg tournament in Summerville, South Carolina. Passionate about the game’s rich history, strategic depth, and vibrant social culture, Nancy creates welcoming, well-organized environments where players build skill, confidence, and connection—expanding the love of mah jongg throughout the Lowcountry and beyond.
Jan Egri is a dedicated mah jongg enthusiast and community leader who serves as one of the administrators of Mah Jongg, That’s It!, the largest mah jongg group on Facebook, and as a director and co-owner of the Mother Of All Dragons tournaments, where she helps create engaging, high-quality tournament experiences for players. An avid player and strong advocate for the rules of the National Mah Jongg League, she is passionate about growing the game, fostering community, and promoting excellence in play, reflecting a deep commitment to connection, competition, and the continued success of mah jongg
Jennifer Clayton is the co-owner of Mah Jongg Fever Inc., a nationally recognized organization that produces three-day mah jongg tournaments across the country. Through expertly organized, high-energy events, she brings together players from diverse communities to compete, connect, and celebrate their shared love of the game. Jennifer is dedicated to creating tournament experiences that balance structure with warmth, fostering friendship, camaraderie, and spirited play at every table. Her leadership has helped cultivate a loyal national following and has positioned Mah Jongg Fever as a respected and vibrant presence in the mah jongg community.
Michele Frizzell is the founder of Mahj Life, a national mah jongg education and instructor development platform committed to elevating the game through structure, clarity, and community leadership. With over 50 years of playing experience and more than three decades of teaching, she has built a comprehensive ecosystem of learning pathways, instructor mentorship, and national programming designed to raise the standard of play. As a speaker, author, and strategic architect of modern mah jongg education, Michele champions official rules while empowering players and instructors to think critically, adapt confidently, and pursue excellence. Her work reflects a long-term vision of mah jongg as both a disciplined craft and a unifying community force.
EVENT DETAILS
This Guinness World Record attempt will take place:
- Date: Sunday, June 28 @12:00pm
- Where: The Pickle Bar, 162 Cherry Street, Summerville, SC 29486
- Duration: 48 consecutive hours
- Format: In-person American mah jongg marathon
Be Part of History
48 Hours.
Two Causes.
One Attempt.
There are four ways to participate:
1. Volunteer
To make this possible, we need structured volunteer teams.
Because witnesses and timekeepers are limited to 4-hour shifts (with a required 4-hour rest minimum before returning). To give teams longer rest periods, we’d like to have 4 teams rotate over the 48-hour period, allowing a 12-hour break between shifts.
If you are detail-oriented, reliable, and able to commit to a full four-hour shift, we invite you to apply.
2. Sponsor
This 48-hour mah jongg marathon is a formal Guinness World Record attempt, which requires professional documentation and structured oversight.
Sponsorship directly supports:
- Professional videography required for official record submission
- Meals and refreshments for players and volunteer teams serving around the clock
- The operational needs that ensure continuity, accuracy, and credibility throughout the event
Your support makes it possible for this effort to meet the required standards while honoring the volunteers and players who make it happen.
Promotion for this event will be distributed across four established mah jongg platforms with national reach. Combined audiences include Nancy de Zutter’s local community of mah jongg enthusiasts, Jan Egri’s 200,000-member Facebook community, Jennifer Baer Clayton’s tournament network reaching up to 3,000 in-person players annually, and Michele Frizzell’s 57,000 YouTube subscribers, 82,000 Facebook followers, and 5,000 email subscribers. While some audience overlap exists, conservative projections estimate more than 100,000 cumulative pre-event digital impressions, with additional visibility through livestream coverage, tournament promotion, and post-event recap content.
Align your brand with endurance, community impact, and a historic attempt.
3. Donate
Support hunger relief and Alzheimer’s advocacy through this endurance event.
Lowcountry Food Bank
Lowcountry Food Bank serves more than 200,000 people who experience food insecurity every year through our strong relationships with 240+ partner agencies, including food pantries, on-site meal programs, school programs, senior programs, veterans’ groups, and shelters. We provide our partners with fresh fruits and vegetables, shelf-stable food, equipment, nutrition materials, and food safety training.
Mah Jongg for Memories
Are you a fan of one of the fastest-growing games in the world? Grab your friends and host a tournament or social fundraiser before August 31. Want a simpler way to help? Just sign up your regular group to donate when you play. We have many resources to help you as you support a cause that affects nearly 6 million Americans and their nearly 16 million caregivers, many of whom are part of the Mah Jongg community.
4. Attend
Come witness the attempt live.
The Pickle Bar
162 Cherry Street
Summerville, SC 29486
Spectators are welcome to attend in person though space for viewing is limited.
Come play, eat and drink at Charleston and Summerville’s premier sports bar and pickleball courts.
We are deeply grateful to The Pickle Bar for generously providing the space for this 48-hour mah jongg marathon world record attempt.
Hosting a continuous event of this scale requires flexibility, trust, and community partnership. Their support allows us to focus on precision, documentation, and execution while creating a welcoming environment for players and volunteers.
We sincerely thank them for standing behind this effort and helping make it possible.
If you want to join us in person, consider staying at the Hilton Garden Inn
Address:406 Sigma Drive, Summerville, SC 29486
Booking Link: https://group.hiltongardeninn.com/dsqgfo
Reservation Deadline: 06/05/2026
Group Code: MJM
Our Sponsors
In-Kind Partners
Yerkey Creative — Donating a custom artisan table to support the 48-hour world record attempt, with additional commemorative tables pledged upon successful completion.