Two years back i went to Sakuracon in Seattle and they had a whole room dedicated to teaching Riichi Mahjong, and my wife and i found it to be a particularly addicting game. Naturally wanted to find some console versions because we dont really have other people around us who are interested in playing the table game.

ive seen a lot of retro mahjong games and not so much modern console ones. not really a big deal, but there seems to be a lot of import mahjong games and i cant really tell even from gameplay videos are considered ‘good’. So, if you like these games, which ones would you recommend? i have a super famicom, and a saturn. im not opposed to buying another console for a game if it is like the golden goose of mahjong.

Additionally, why do a lot of these games have some sexy overtones to them? i dont mind it, but this game type seems to have it in excess.

  • TheAlbatross@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    2 months ago

    My boyfriend and I play riichi mahjong via phone app (just called Richii Mahjong on the Play Store on Android) and it’s solid. I know that’s not exactly what you’re looking for, but hope it works in a pinch!

    I think there’s “sexy” versions in the same way you can find porn poker or shape matching games, if that makes sense.

    • Tanis Nikana@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      Honestly, that one’s pretty good. Three in the back seat and one in the passenger seat and they all get to play locally-networked riichi on long road trips.

      Sorry, driver, no room for a fifth.

      (Source: once landed daisangen while riding bitch)