Family Mahjong is a classic riichi mahjong title developed by Nihon Bussan and published by Namco for the NES in 1987. As one of the earliest mahjong games available on the console, it offers traditional Japanese mahjong gameplay against AI opponents in a straightforward, authentic presentation.
How to play
Your objective is to build a complete mahjong hand of four melds and a pair before your opponent does. The game uses standard NES controls, which are mapped to your keyboard in the browser: use the Arrow Keys to navigate your tiles and select options, Z or X to confirm choices (like discarding a tile or calling for a meld), and Enter for Start.
Tips
- If you are new to riichi mahjong, prioritize keeping your hand closed to easily declare riichi and increase your hand’s point value.
- Pay close attention to your opponent’s discards to avoid dealing into their winning hand, especially if they have declared riichi.
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