Overview of current mahjong video-games

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Hi gang. I've been gathering information about mahjong video-games for a while now so I decided to pull it all together in one place, primarily for my own reference but hopefully others will find it useful too!

I'll use this thread to list mahjong games that will run on European/American consoles (and nothing too historic). I'm only listing *proper* mahjong titles here - hopefully no tile-matching solitaire games will sneak in! Of course most of these games use Japanese text (unless stated otherwise) which you might find a bit daunting. Certainly it would prove challenging to learn mahjong if you don't know the language but if you're familiar with the game already then a little educated guesswork can get you through a few basic menus and options - and you can always post on this forum if you need help.

There are several online stores that ship games worldwide. One of the biggest is Play Asia (I think they're shipping Sony games to Europe again now) and there's also Yes Asia who have a good reputation. Personally I either download direct from the Japanese Playstation store or import from reliable Japanese sellers on eBay (remember to check their feedback) - I've had good transactions with asiaestore, sushief_inc, jgamers, japan-excite, solarisjapan, jp-gift, dora_ts17 and play-japan.

Release dates [month/year] are given in square brackets after each title (some are quite recent or even forthcoming at time of writing). I've also provided at least one link for each game - in most cases to the official website - so you can check for screenshots and other info. If the website text looks like "イカサマ・特殊ãƒ" then set your browser encoding to Shift-JIS to display it correctly in Japanese (so you can use a browser translator). I've added CERO age ratings for some platforms; for the others please check the official websites if this is important for you.

I've written full guides for the mahjong games marked with a red asterisk (*) - just click the GameFAQs link in my signature to access them.

For new players in Yakuza and Judgment games I'd recommend using the link to my illustrated beginners guide on the Yakuza wiki.

I welcome your comments and contributions to this thread - if you would like to recommend these or other games. Thanks to Benjamin, zzo38, Tina, Aetheron, Poochy, Gneuz, sasuraiger, Esh, b4k4, ryulusus, Torgo, XFRod, Moah, mrrrx, peterb, wavemotion, Kime, Mattskinned, Ignatius, rotkehlchen, or2az and Tpu76 for posting game info and Sketcz for the PSN blog article; also to GameFAQs of course for hosting my video-game guides.

Bart

Index (click to jump)

- Sony PS5 / Vita
- Sony PS4 (moved to 2022 post to make room)
- Sony PS3
- Sony PS2 / PSP (moved to 2022 post to make room)
- Nintendo Switch / DS
- Microsoft Xbox 360 / Xbox One / Xbox X/S and Google Stadia
- iOS and Android

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Sony Playstation 5

The PS5 is the latest generation of Playstation console; it launched in November 2020 but initial hardware supplies were very limited for several months.

The standard model has a Blu-Ray drive to take PS5 and PS4 disc games, although a very small percentage of PS4 titles won't work. The cheaper PS5 'Digital Edition' doesn't have a disc-drive so it can only play downloaded software.

PS5 games aren't region-locked so you can play imported disc games. You can create new user accounts (or use existing foreign accounts) to download games from other global regions but you may need to enable Game Sharing, for example to play a downloaded Japanese title on your US account.

Ryū ga Gotoku 7 [3/21] (龍が如く７ 光と闇の行方)
- gangster adventure/action/fighting game set primarily in modern Yokohama
- PS5 edition of PS4 game
- new protagonist and RPG turn-based combat system
- minigames include mahjong, karting and Sega arcade games Virtua Fighter, OutRun, Super Hang-On, Space Harrier and Fantasy Zone
http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/seven/

Yakuza: Like a Dragon [3/21]
- English language version of Ryū ga Gotoku 7
https://likeadragon.sega.com (English)

Judge Eyes: Shinigami no Yuigon - Remastered [4/21] (ジャッジアイズ：死神の遺言 Remastered)
- detective adventure/action/fighting game set in modern Shinjuku
- from the makers of the Ryū ga Gotoku series
- PS5 edition of PS4 game
- minigames include mahjong with Open Riichi and Wareme, pinball and Sega arcade games Fighting Vipers and Motor Raid
http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/judgeeyes/

Judgment [4/21]
- English language version of Judge Eyes
http://yakuza.sega.com/judgment/home.html (English)

Lost Judgment [9/21]
- detective adventure/action/fighting game set in modern Shinjuku and Yokohama
- Judgment sequel, released worldwide on same date with same main title
- minigames include mahjong
https://yakuza.sega.com/lostjudgment/ (English)

Ryū ga Gotoku: Ishin! Kiwami [2/23] (龍が如く 維新！ 極)
- samurai adventure/action/fighting game
- remake of Ryū ga Gotoku: Ishin! from 2014

Like a Dragon: Ishin! [2/23]
- English language version of Ryū ga Gotoku: Ishin! Kiwami (the original was Japan-only)
https://ishin.sega.com/ (English)

Simple Series G4U Vol.2 The Table Game [5/23] (SIMPLEシリーズG4U Vol.2 THE テーブルゲーム)
- compendium of fifteen traditional tabletop games
- includes 2/3/4-player Mahjong, Shogi, Hanafuda, etc.
https://www.d3p.co.jp/simple_ps/02_tablegame/jp/

THE Table Game Deluxe Pack [5/23]
- English-language version of the above with the same fifteen minigames
https://www.d3p.co.jp/simple_ps/02_tablegame/en/ (English)

*(Play Mahjong and Become Stronger!) Silver Star Mahjong DX [12/24] (遊んで麻雀が強くなる! 銀星麻雀DX)
- training mode with two mahjong pros
- aids including hints, safety/danger display and Shanten indicator
- 20 opponents with different play styles
https://www.silverstar.co.jp/02products/mahjong_dx/

Sony Playstation Vita

The Playstation Vita was the successor to Sony's PSP handheld console (see below), launched in Japan in December 2011.

Vita game cards are not region-locked so you can play physical games bought from any territory, however downloadable games/content can only be bought from the territory within which your PSN account is registered. Also the Vita lacks a UMD slot so it cannot play PSP game/movie discs.

In addition to the Vita titles listed below, at least two dozen PSP mahjong games are also available via the Japanese Playstation Store.

Mājan Kakutō  Kurabu: Shinsei - Zenkoku Taisen Ban (Mahjong Fight Club: Rebirth) [12/11] (麻雀格闘倶楽部 新生･全国対戦版)
- includes touchscreen controls, magnifying-glass zoom, animated wallpaper, multiplayer leagues, three-player mode and arcade interface
- features real JPML players including our own Jenn and Garthe!
- available as physical media or to download from Japanese PSN Store
- extra downloadable content available there: table backgrounds, tile sets and display styles
- see this thread for more info
https://www.konami.com/games/jp/ja/prod ... vita_best/
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00000.html

Tottemo E-Mahjong [9/12] (とっても E麻雀)
- from Arc System Works (best known for fighters Guilty Gear and BlazBlue)
- available to download from the Japanese Playstation Store
- (requires Vita to be configured with Japanese PSN account)
- five female opponents of various ages [rated CERO "C" - ages 15+]
http://arcsystemworks.jp/e-mahjong/
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... jong0.html

Mahjong Uranai Fortuna: Tsuki no Megami-Tachi [3/13] (麻雀占い フォルトゥーナ 月の女神たち)
- available to download from the US Playstation Store priced US$5.99
- reissue of a 2001 PS1 game
- available for PS3, PSP and Vita
http://www.affect.co.jp/fortuna/
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/pro ... 0000000001 (English)
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

Nihon Pro Mahjong Renmei Suisen: Tokoton Mahjong! Joryuu Pro ni Chousen! Tetsuman Megami Special [11/13]
(日本プロ麻雀連盟推薦 とことん麻雀! 女流プロに挑戦! 徹萬女神 スペシャル)
- JPML-authorised and featuring twelve female pros (including Jenn)
- available as physical media
http://www.kaga-create.co.jp/newsrelease/20130703_2.pdf (site closed)
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 30056.html

Nihon Pro Mahjong Renmei Kounin: Motto 20-Bai! Mahjong ga Tsuyoku naru Houhou ~ Shochuukyuusha Hen ~ [11/13]
(日本プロ麻雀連盟公認 もっと20倍! 麻雀が強くなる方法 ~初中級者編~)
- JPML-endorsed and featuring four female pros (Jenn Nashi!)
- instructional game including mahjong lectures, practice mode with hints and quiz modes
- tabletop view includes full wall
- available as physical media
http://www.kaga-create.co.jp/newsrelease/20130703_1.pdf (site closed)
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 30055.html

Saki Zenkoku-Hen [9/15] (咲-Saki-全国編)
- based on Saki's "Nationals" anime series [rated CERO "C" - ages 15+]
- includes challenge and co-op modes
- upgradeable character stats
- tabletop view includes full wall
- available as physical media
http://www.kaga-create.co.jp/saki/ (site closed)
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 30134.html

Saki Zenkoku-Hen Plus [12/16] (咲-Saki-全国編 Plus)
- updated edition of Saki Zenkoku-Hen from different publisher [rated CERO "C" - ages 15+]
- available as physical media or to download from Japanese Playstation Store
- 全国チケット (National Ticket) DLC for 2000 Yen adds online play, survival mode, three characters and two skimpy bunnygirl costumes
http://entergram.co.jp/saki/
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00003.html

@Simple V Series Vol. 1 Docodemo Gal Mahjong [4/14] (@Simple V シリーズ Vol.1 The どこでもギャル麻雀)
- single-player game, play head-to-head against three girls [rated CERO "D" - ages 17+]
- available to download from Japanese Playstation Store
- cheats and gifts can be purchased from the online store
http://www.d3p.co.jp/gal-mahjong/
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00000.html

Kurogane Kaiki-Jong [10/15] (クロガネ回姫雀)
- spin-off from Kurogane Kaikitan visual novel
- voiced characters and unlockable wallpapers but otherwise very basic
- available to download from Japanese Playstation Store
https://store.playstation.com/ja-jp/pro ... NEMAHJONG1
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... jong1.html

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Sony Playstation 3

PS3 games are region-free so you can happily play titles from other territories. The console supports multiple user profiles and you can switch between them easily. Registering an account in Japan or Hong Kong gives access to the PSN stores for those territories. Movies however are region-locked and even with backwards compatibility you cannot play imported PS1/PS2 game discs, but you can download classic PS1 titles from Asian PSN stores (see below).

Retail Games (dedicated mahjong)

*Mājan Kakutō  Kurabu: Zenkoku Taisen Ban (Mahjong Fight Club) [11/06] (麻雀格闘倶楽部 全国対戦版)
- extensive rule options and player stats
- persistent ranking system
- features real JPML players including our own Jenn and Garthe!
- USB mouse support
http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/mfc/ps3/
https://www.jp.playstation.com/software ... 60008.html

*Mājan Taikai IV (Mahjong Tournament IV) [11/06] (麻雀大会IV)
- slightly less extensive rule options and player stats
- full table display including complete tile wall
- battle against 15 famous historical figures such as Oda Nobunaga, Napoleon and Cleopatra
http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/marjong4/
https://www.jp.playstation.com/software ... 60011.html

*Janline-R [8/09] (ジャンライン アール)
- emphasis on online play with either webcam or customisable avatar
- online play is free and works outside Japan
- first full mahjong game for PS3 to include PSN trophies
- USB keyboard support
- only six custom rule settings and no yaku log
http://www.recom-corp.co.jp/janline/janline_r/ (site closed)
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 10060.html

*Mājan ☆ Doriimu Kurabu (Mahjong ☆ Dream Club) [4/12] (マージャン ☆ ドリームクラブ)
- 3D table display including full wall
- play against the Dream Club hostesses [rated CERO "D" - ages 17+]
- online play is free and works outside Japan
- includes numerous cheat functions
http://www.d3p.co.jp/dreamclub_mahjong/
https://www.jp.playstation.com/software ... 10149.html

*Mahjong Haoh: Dankyū Battle 3 (Mahjong King: Ranking Battle 3) [10/13] (麻雀覇王 段級バトル3)
- budget title with various single-player modes plus tests and a tutorial
- 83 custom rule options including several exotic ones
- made in conjunction with the Japanese Pro Mahjong Association (not JPML)
https://book.mynavi.jp/ec/products/detail/id=23610
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 61030.html

Retail Games (featuring mahjong)

Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai! R [3/12] (真剣で私に恋しなさい! R)
- PS3 edition of an adult visual-novel game for the PC
- (the English version of the anime adaptation is known as Majikoi - Oh! Samurai Girls!)
- includes playable mahjong minigame
http://minatostation.com/majikoi/summary/index.html

*Ryū ga Gotoku: Kenzan! [3/08] (龍が如く 見参!)
- samurai adventure/action/fighting game set in historic Gion
- minigames include shōgi, hanafuda and mahjong game with basic options
http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/kenzan/index.html

*Ryū ga Gotoku 3 [2/09] (龍が如く3)
- gangster adventure/action/fighting game set in modern Shinjuku and Okinawa
- minigames include shōgi, hanafuda and mahjong game with basic options
http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/three/index.html

(note: Mahjong is not playable in the English version of the game, Yakuza 3 )

Ryū ga Gotoku 4 [3/10] (龍が如く4)
- gangster adventure/action/fighting game set in modern Shinjuku
- minigames include shōgi, hanafuda and mahjong game with basic options
http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/four/index.html

*Yakuza 4 [3/11]
- English language version of Ryū ga Gotoku 4
http://www.sega.co.uk/games/yakuza-4/ (site closed Sept 2013)
http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/games/det ... 2%84%A2-4/ (English)
http://yakuza.sega.com/project/yakuza-4/ (English)

Ryū ga Gotoku: of the End [6/11] (龍が如く of the End)
- third-person shooter set in zombie-infested modern Shinjuku
- minigames include shōgi, hanafuda and mahjong game with basic options
http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/theend/index.html

*Yakuza: Dead Souls [3/12]
- English language version of Ryū ga Gotoku: of the End
http://www.sega.co.uk/games/yakuza-dead-souls (site closed)
http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/games/det ... %E2%84%A2/ (English)
http://yakuza.sega.com/project/yakuza-dead-souls/ (English)

Ryū ga Gotoku 1 & 2 HD Edition [11/12] (龍が如く1&2 HD)
- enhanced PS3 reissue of Ryū ga Gotoku and Ryū ga Gotoku 2 (see above)
- gangster adventure/action/fighting games set in modern Shinjuku and Osaka
- minigames include shōgi, casino and mahjong game with basic options
- available as a PSN download for 4700 Yen or retail disc
http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/hd_edition/

Ryū ga Gotoku 5 [12/12] (龍が如く5)
- gangster adventure/action/fighting game set in modern Shinjuku, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo and Nagoya
- minigames include shōgi, hanafuda, Virtua Fighter 2 and mahjong game with basic options
http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/five/

*Ryū ga Gotoku: Ishin! [2/14] (龍が如く 維新!)
- thematic sequel to samurai adventure/action/fighting game Ryū ga Gotoku: Kenzan! (see above)
- released on both PS3 and PS4
- minigames include shōgi, hanafuda, mahjong and chicken racing!
http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/ishin/
http://www.jp.playstation.com/ps4/games ... tokuishin/

Ryū ga Gotoku: Zero [3/15] (龍が如く Zero)
- gangster adventure/action/fighting prequel set in 80's Shinjuku and Osaka
- released on both PS3 and PS4
- minigames include shōgi, hanafuda, mahjong and Sega arcade classics OutRun, Super Hang-On, Space Harrier and Fantasy Zone
http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/zero/

Ryū ga Gotoku: Kiwami [1/16] (龍が如く 極)
- gangster adventure/action/fighting game set in modern Shinjuku
- 10th anniversary remake of RGG1 (PS2)
- released on both PS3 and PS4
- minigames include shōgi, hanafuda and mahjong game with basic options
http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/kiwami/

Download Games (featuring mahjong)

Yakuza 5 [12/15]
- download-only English language version of Ryū ga Gotoku 5 (see above)
https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/games/yakuza-5-ps3/ (English)
http://yakuza.sega.com/project/yakuza-5/ (English)

(Yakuza 4 and Yakuza: Dead Souls (see above) were both re-released as downloads in December 2014)

Download Games (modern)

Mājan Wārudo (Mahjong World) [2/10] (麻雀ワールド)
- downloadable PS3 game on the Japanese Playstation Network
- compatible with Janline-R (above) in online play
- reduced to 1000 Yen (price correct at spring 2012)
http://www.recom-corp.co.jp/mahjongworld/ (site closed)

Mājan Wārudo W (Mahjong World W) [4/15] (麻雀ワールドW)
- downloadable PS3 game on the Japanese Playstation Network
- priced 1000 Yen at launch
- ranking mode, free play (on/offline), monthly tournament, 26 PSN trophies (inc. plat) plus voice chat?
http://www.recom-corp.co.jp/products/mww/
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00100.html

Simple 500 Series Volume 1 - The Mahjong [7/09] (Simple 500 シリーズ Vol. 1 The 麻雀)
- downloadable PS3 game on the Japanese Playstation Network
- online play is free and works outside Japan
- game costs only 500 Yen (hence the name)
- check Sketcz's blog for my quick translation of the options
http://www.d3p.co.jp/s_500_ps3/001.html

Download Games (vintage)

Simple 1500 Vol. 39 - The Mahjong 2 [4/10]
- available from the Japanese / Hong Kong online Playstation Stores
- part of a range of downloadable titles launched April 2010
- reissue of a 2000 PS1 game
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced 300 Yen / HK$25
http://www.d3p.co.jp/cs/simple/s_15/s15_039.html

Simple 1500 Vol. 88 - The Gyaru Mājan (Gal Mahjong) LoveSongs [07/10]
- available from the Japanese online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 2002 PS1 game
- head-to-head two-player effort with cute manga girls (sorry, gals)
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced 300 Yen
http://www.d3p.co.jp/s_15/s15_088.html

Ganso Famirii Mājan (Originator Family Mahjong) [3/10]
- available from the Japanese online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 1998 PS1 game with 3D table display
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced 600 Yen
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

0 Kara no Mājan - Mājan Yōchien (Mahjong Kindergarten) - Tamago Kumi [7/10]
- available from the Japanese online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 1998 PS1 game
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced 600 Yen
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

0 Kara no Mājan - Mājan Yōchien (Mahjong Kindergarten) - Tamago Kumi 2 - Taikai he Ikō [9/10]
- available from the Japanese online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 2000 PS1 game
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced 600 Yen
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

Nihon Puro Mājan Renmei Kōnin - Honkaku Puro Mājan - Shin Tetsuman [10/09]
- or "Japan Pro Mahjong League Approved - Genuine Pro Mahjong - Real All-Nighter (?)"
- available from the Japanese online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 1998 PS1 game
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced 600 Yen
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

Nihon Puro Mājan Renmei Kōnin - The Puro Mājan - Menkyokaiden [2/10]
- or "Japan Pro Mahjong League Approved - The Pro Mahjong - Complete Mastery"
- available from the Japanese online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 2000 PS1 game
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced 600 Yen
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

Tehodoki Mājan - Nyūmon Hen (Mahjong Induction - Primer Edition) [11/09]
- available from the Japanese online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 1999 PS1 game
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced 600 Yen
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

Honkaku Mājan - Tetsuman Special (Genuine Mahjong - All-Nighter Special) [8/09]
- available from the Japanese online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 1996 PS1 game
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced 600 Yen
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

Urawaza Mājan (Underhand Mahjong) Korette Tenwatte Yatsukai [2/09]
- available from the Japanese online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 2000 PS1 game
- looks like it gives you the option to stack the wall in your favour
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced 600 Yen
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

Ide Yousuke no Mājan Kyōshitsu (Yousuke Ide's Mahjong Classroom) [2/08]
- available from the Hong Kong online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 1999 PS1 game
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced HK$33
http://www.athena-game.co.jp/ideps/ideps.html
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

Ikasama Mājan (Cheating Mahjong) [4/07]
- available from the Hong Kong online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 2000 PS1 game
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced HK$33
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

Puro Mājan Kiwame Plus (Professional Mahjong Extreme Plus) [1/08]
- available from the Hong Kong online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 1996 PS1 game including WWYD quiz
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced HK$33
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

Puro Mājan Kiwame Plus II (Professional Mahjong Extreme Plus II) [3/08]
- available from the Hong Kong online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 1998 PS1 game including sixteen real life professionals
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced HK$33
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

Puro Mājan Kiwame Tengensen Hen (Professional Mahjong Tengen-era Battle Volume?) [4/08]
- available from the Hong Kong online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 1999 PS1 game
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced HK$33
http://www.athena-game.co.jp/tengen/tengen.html
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

Saikyō Ginsei Mājan (Strongest Ginsei Mahjong) [10/10]
- available from the Hong Kong online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 2002 PS1 game
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced HK$42
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

Rojikku Mājan (Logic Mahjong) Sōryū 3 or 4 Players [1/07]
- available from the Hong Kong online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 2000 PS1 game with option for 3-player matches
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced HK$33
http://nippon1.jp/consumer/souryu_3/
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

AI Mājan Serekushon (AI Mahjong Selection) [6/07]
- available from the Hong Kong online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 2002 PS1 game
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced HK$33
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

Sengoku Mahjong [7/09]
- available from the Hong Kong online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 1988 PC Engine game featuring historical characters
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced HK$49
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... ojh02.html

Hana to Ryū (Flowers & Dragons) - Hanafuda - Mahjong [10/07]
- available from the Hong Kong online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 1998 PS1 game including both hanafuda (flower cards) and mahjong
- available for both PS3 and PSP, priced HK$42
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

Mahjong Uranai Fortuna: Tsuki no Megami-Tachi [3/13] (麻雀占い フォルトゥーナ 月の女神たち)
- available from the US online Playstation Store
- reissue of a 2001 PS1 game
- available for PS3, PSP and Vita, priced US$5.99
http://www.affect.co.jp/fortuna/index.html
http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/ ... 00001.html

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Nintendo Switch

The Switch launched worldwide in March 2017. It's a hybrid system that can "switch" between being a home (TV) or portable console. It's not region-locked - you can import and play physical games from other countries and create additional user accounts for other regions to download eShop content that's unavailable in your own.

The portable-only Switch Lite (light switch!) launched in September 2019. It's smaller, lighter and cheaper than the original version but it cannot connect to a TV via a Switch dock and it requires Joy-Con controllers (sold separately) for games that don't support portable mode and for some functions (HD rumble, IR camera and motion sensors). Games and saves can be shared between two Switches.

Games for All Ages

Japanese Mah-Jongg [5/18] / Handy 麻雀 [3/18]
- downloadable game, priced US$5.00 at launch (on US store - not listed on Euro store )
- includes English language option / game also released in English
- basic tutorial, yaku summary and rule options (Atozuke, Ryan Han Shibari, Kuitan and red fives)
- split-screen local "Competition" mode for two people
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
https://itl.ne.jp/Products/HandyMJ/
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/japanese-mah-jongg-switch (English)

Arcade Archives: Vs Mah-Jong / アーケードアーカイブス VS. 麻雀 [2/20]
- released worldwide but in-game text is Japanese only
- based on a 1984 two-player mahjong game
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
http://www.hamster.co.jp/arcadearchives ... h-jong.htm
https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Arcade-Archives-VS-MAH-JONG-1729228.html (English)

Clubhouse Games [6/20]
- compendium of 51 games including Riichi Mahjong
- also includes Hanafuda, Shogi, Mini Shogi, Gomoku and many more!
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/c ... cs-switch/ (English)

Simple Series for Nintendo Switch Vol. 1 The Table Games [2/22] (SIMPLEシリーズ for Nintendo Switch Vol.1 THE テーブルゲーム)
- compendium of ten tabletop games in six genres
- features two and four-player Mahjong
- also includes Hanafuda, Shogi, Go, Othello and many more!
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/soft ... 45941.html

Simple Series for Nintendo Switch Vol. 1 The Table Games - Deluxe Pack [2/22] (SIMPLEシリーズ for Nintendo Switch Vol.1 THE テーブルゲーム Deluxe Pack)
- compendium of thirteen tabletop games in seven genres
- features two, three and four-player Mahjong
- also includes Hanafuda, Shogi, Go, Othello and many more!
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/soft ... 47801.html

Simple Mahjong Online [12/17] (シンプル 麻雀 オンライン)
- downloadable game from Nintendo eShop, priced 800 Yen at launch
- play offline against the computer or online
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
http://www.arcsystemworks.jp/simple_mahjong_online/
https://ec.nintendo.com/JP/ja/titles/70010000002563

JanNavi Mahjong Online [2/18 & 11/18] (ジャンナビ麻雀オンライン)
- available as download or physical release
- crossplay compatible with previous versions including iOS and Android
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
http://www.jannavi.net/
https://ec.nintendo.com/JP/ja/titles/70010000003443

Logic Mahjong Souryu: Yonin Uchi / Sannin Uchi [4/18] (ロジック麻雀 創龍 四人打ち・三人打ち)
- downloadable game from Nintendo eShop, priced 1,080 Yen at launch
- port of PS1 game from 2000 but without the story mode
- four-player and three-player modes
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
http://nippon1.jp/consumer/souryu_switch/
https://ec.nintendo.com/JP/ja/titles/70010000003231

The Mahjong [6/18] (The 麻雀)
- available as download or physical release
- one of several 'The Mahjong' games from D3
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
https://www.d3p.co.jp/switch/mahjong/
https://ec.nintendo.com/JP/ja/titles/70010000004298
https://ec.nintendo.com/JP/ja/titles/70010000004301 ("Lite" version)

*(Genuine A.I. Equipped) Silver Star Mahjong [7/18] (本格AI搭載 銀星麻雀)
- downloadable game from Nintendo eShop, priced 380 Yen at launch
- 20 opponents and basic game stats
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
https://www.silverstar.co.jp/02products/ai_gmahjong/
https://ec.nintendo.com/JP/ja/titles/70010000011465

(Genuine A.I. Equipped) Table Games [4/21] (本格AI搭載テーブルゲームス)
- compendium of four games including *Silver Star Mahjong above
- other games are Texas hold 'em poker, chess and Daifugō (大富豪)
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
https://www.silverstar.co.jp/02products ... ablegames/

*(Play Mahjong and Become Stronger!) Silver Star Mahjong DX [4/22] (遊んで麻雀が強くなる! 銀星麻雀DX)
- training mode with two mahjong pros
- aids including hints, safety/danger display and Shanten indicator
- 20 opponents with different play styles
https://www.silverstar.co.jp/02products/mahjong_dx/
https://www.famitsu.com/news/202201/25249001.html

(Play and Become Stronger!) Silver Star Igo/Shogi/Mahjong DX [5/23] (遊んで強くなる! 銀星囲碁・将棋・麻雀DX)
- compendium of *Silver Star Mahjong DX above with Silver Star Go DX and Silver Star Shogi DX 2
https://www.silverstar.co.jp/02products/switch_dx/

*Strongest Mahjong (Saikyō no Mājan) Mahjong Dojo for 1 Million People [10/18] (最強の麻雀 ～100万人のための麻雀道場)
- downloadable game from Nintendo eShop, priced 1980 Yen at launch
- 30 opponents in ten locations
- includes survival, tournament and training modes
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
http://www.unbalance.co.jp/switch/smahjong/
https://ec.nintendo.com/JP/ja/titles/70010000014625

Touhou Gensou Mahjong [1/20] (東方幻想麻雀)
- 100+ characters from the long-running Touhou Project franchise [rated CERO "B" - ages 12+]
- includes online play, four/three-player, 20+ tables with exotic and unique rules, special abilities
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
- additional characters available as paid DLC
https://thmj.dna-softwares.com/
https://ec.nintendo.com/JP/ja/titles/70010000018402
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/soft ... 13808.html

Adult Games (2-player format)

Hot Gimmick Cosplay-Jong [10/18] / ホットギミック コスプレ雀 [7/18]
- downloadable game, priced US$20.00 at launch
- remake of a 2004 PS2 game, includes English language option / game also released in English
- two-player adult mahjong [rated CERO "D" - ages 17+] [rated ESRB "Teen" - ages 13+]
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
https://ec.nintendo.com/JP/ja/titles/70010000009561
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/hot-gimmick-cosplay-jong-for-nintendo-switch/ (English)

Hot Gimmick Axes-Jong [7/19] (ホットギミック アクセス雀)
- downloadable game from Nintendo eShop, priced 2700 Yen at launch
- remake of a 2005 PS2 game
- two-player adult mahjong [rated CERO "D" - ages 17+]
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
https://ec.nintendo.com/JP/ja/titles/70010000009810

Super-Real Mahjong P V [3/19] (スーパーリアル麻雀PⅤ)
- downloadable game from Nintendo eShop, priced 1980 Yen at launch
- remake of a 1994 Sega Saturn game
- two-player strip mahjong with anime characters [rated CERO "D" - ages 17+]
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
http://www.m-craft.com/2019/03/srmpv/
https://ec.nintendo.com/JP/ja/titles/70010000017076

Super-Real Mahjong P VI [5/19] (スーパーリアル麻雀PⅤI)
- downloadable game from Nintendo eShop, priced 1980 Yen at launch
- remake of a 1996 Sega Saturn game
- two-player strip mahjong with anime characters [rated CERO "D" - ages 17+]
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
http://www.m-craft.com/2019/05/srm-pvi/
https://ec.nintendo.com/JP/ja/titles/70010000020174

Super-Real Mahjong P 7 [6/19] (スーパーリアル麻雀P7)
- downloadable game from Nintendo eShop, priced 2480 Yen at launch
- remake of a 1998 Sega Saturn game
- two-player strip mahjong with anime characters [rated CERO "D" - ages 17+]
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
http://www.m-craft.com/2019/06/srmp7/
https://ec.nintendo.com/JP/ja/titles/70010000020912

Super-Real Mahjong LOVE 2~7! [4/20] (スーパーリアル麻雀LOVE♡2～7!)
- compendium of Super-Real Mahjong games: SRM Graffiti, SRM P V, SRM P VI and SRM P 7
- SRM Graffiti (see below) is itself a collection of three games so this has six games in total
- two-player strip mahjong with anime characters [rated CERO "D" - ages 17+]
- numerous special editions with different bonus items
https://city-connection.co.jp/srml27/

Super-Real Mahjong Graffiti [12/20] (スーパーリアル麻雀グラフィティ)
- remake of a 1995 Sega Saturn game
- compendium of Super-Real Mahjong games: SRM P II, SRM P III and SRM P IV
- two-player strip mahjong with anime characters [rated CERO "D" - ages 17+]
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/soft ... 36654.html

Idol Mahjong Final Romance 2 [4/21] (アイドル麻雀 ファイナルロマンス２)
- remake of a 1995 Sega Saturn / NeoGeo CD game
- two-player strip mahjong with anime characters [rated CERO "D" - ages 17+]
- features nine girls and cheat items
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
https://city-connection.co.jp/game/finalromance2/
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/soft ... 32688.html

Idol Mahjong: Final Romance R [11/21] (アイドル麻雀 ファイナルロマンスR)
- remake of a 1996 Sega Saturn / arcade game
- two-player strip mahjong with anime characters [rated CERO "D" - ages 17+]
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/soft ... 32830.html

Idol Mahjong Final Romance 4 Remaster [10/23] (アイドル麻雀 ファイナルロマンス4 Remaster)
- remaster of a 1998 Sega Saturn game
- two-player strip mahjong with anime characters [rated CERO "D" - ages 17+]
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
https://city-connection.co.jp/game/finalromance4/
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/soft ... 32829.html

Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai - Milky's Ambition [12/21] (アイドル雀士スーチーパイ・ミルキーの野望)
- part of the G-MODE Archives+ range of phone game remakes
- two-player mahjong with anime characters [rated IARC 12+]
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
https://gmodecorp.com/gmodearchives/cit ... epaimilky/
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/soft ... 43004.html

Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai [7/23] (アイドル雀士スーチーパイ)
- part of the G-MODE Archives+ range of phone game remakes
- two-player mahjong with anime characters [rated IARC 12+]
- functions in TV mode, table mode and portable mode
https://gmodecorp.com/gmodearchives/cit ... suchiepai/
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/soft ... 67067.html

Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai - Saturn Tribute [12/22] (アイドル雀士スーチーパイ・サターントリビュート)
- compendium of four Sega Saturn Suchie-Pai games (also released individually digitally - see below #)
- two-player mahjong with anime characters [rated CERO "D" - ages 17+]
https://city-connection.co.jp/s-tribute/suchie-pai/

# Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai II [12/22] (アイドル雀士スーチーパイII)
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/soft ... 56178.html

# Suchie-Pai Adventure - Doki-Doki Nightmare [12/22] (スーチーパイアドベンチャー ドキドキナイトメア サ)
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/soft ... 56179.html

# Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai - Special + Remix [12/22] (アイドル雀士スーチーパイ Special + Remix)
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/soft ... 56177.html

# Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai - Mecha Limited Edition [12/22] (アイドル雀士スーチーパイ めちゃ限定版)
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/soft ... 56180.html

*Another World Mahjong Girl [10/23] (別世界の麻雀少女)
- available from the Japan, USA, Europe and Hong Kong online stores
- two-player mahjong [rated IARC ages 12+ / PEGI 12]
- twenty fantasy girls (demons, elves, etc)
- Han from hand wins are converted into spanks which deplete your opponent's hitpoints!
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/soft ... 69367.html
https://www.eastasiasoft.com/games/Anot ... hjong-Girl (English)

Nintendo DS

DS games are region-free so you can play titles from other territories (except for ones from China); however games made specifically for the DSi variant can only be played on a DSi and the online stores are region-locked, so the Japanese download store can only be accessed with a Japanese DS.

If you have an original DS or DS Lite (not DSi) then you will have a GBA slot which also allows you to play Gameboy Advance games which are all region-free.

Check this site for DS game info and pics: http://mahjong-ds.blogspot.com/

*Mājan Kakutō  Kurabu (Mahjong Fight Club) DS Wi-fi Taiō [7/06]
- online play works outside Japan and without subscription
- save hands to replay later
- includes challenge mode absent from PS3 version
- comprehensive rule options and stats
- a favourite on the forum
- check this thread for a translation guide
http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/mfc/ds/

*Mājan Taikai (Mahjong Tournament) [2/04]
- league, survival and free modes
- incredible range of 41 rule options (listed in this thread)
- includes tile checker to indicate potentially safe tiles (suji, kabe, etc)
- score screen gives complete breakdown of minipoints
http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/products/prod ... rjands.htm

*Akko de Pon: Ikasama Hourouki [4/08]
- shows full process of play including shuffle and deal; display includes complete wall
- 25 unlockable cheating techniques with 76 variations in total
- play against cartoon versions of Japanese celebrities
- interesting option to play with your hand tiles in unsorted random order
- decent stats
http://www.success-corp.co.jp/english/software/ds/akko/ (English) (defunct)
http://www.success-corp.co.jp/games/ind ... ontent:202

*Akagi DS [8/07]
- story mode recreate many scenes from the Akagi anime
- includes Washizu mode with transparent tiles and blood/money payments
- see this thread for more info
http://www.culturebrain.co.jp/akabideo.html

*Puro Ni Naru Mājan ("Become a Pro" Mahjong) [11/05]
- sometime listed as "Professional Mahjong"
- includes quizzes, pro tests, replays with commentary, mahjong dictionary
http://www.success-corp.co.jp/software/ ... index.html

*Superlite 2500 Kasutamu Mājan (Custom Mahjong) [12/07]
- same basic assets (graphics, controls and rules) as Puro Ni Naru Mājan above
- lets you to customize your opponents' play styles
http://www.success-corp.co.jp/english/s ... tom_majan/ (English) (defunct)
http://www.success-corp.co.jp/games/ind ... ontent:115

*Kō Rēto Ura Mājan Retsuden: Mukoubuchi [7/07]
- based on the long-running Mukoubuchi manga
- includes story and challenge modes plus free mode with option to gamble for virtual money
- three training modes: scoring test, WWYD and WAYW (what are your waits)
- interesting range of rule options includes open riichi, arisu, big honba and red 3's or 7's
http://pai-arts.jp/ds_system.html

*Yakuman DS [3/05]
- features characters from the Super Mario franchise
- good range of rules and gameplay options
- reputation for unfair play!
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/amjj/index.html

Kidō Gekidan Haro Ichiza - Gundam Mahjong DS: Oyaji nimo Agarareta koto nai noni! [12/05]
*Kidō Gekidan Haro Ichiza - Gundam Mahjong +Z: Sara ni Deki Ruyouni Nattana! [9/07]
- numerous playable characters from the Gundam franchise
- each character has their own special abilities
http://www.haro-ichiza.com/

*Simple DS Volume 1 - The Mahjong [6/05]
- eighteen rule options including Yakitori, Wareme and red threes/fives/sevens
- two, three and four-player modes and challenge mode
- no stats
http://www.d3p.co.jp/s_ds/s_ds_001.html
http://simple-ds-series.blogspot.com/se ... %20Mahjong

Simple DS Volume 30 - The Table Game(s) [12/07]
- compendium including mahjong, shōgi, hanafuda, go and reversi
- mahjong game has minimal rule options and weak AI
http://www.d3p.co.jp/s_ds/s_ds_030.html

*Simple DS Volume 44 - The Gal Mahjong [9/08]
- play mahjong against cartoon girls!
- includes random non-mahjong minigames
- ideal for the bored salaryman on the commute!
http://www.d3p.co.jp/galmahjong/

*1500 DS Spirits Vol. 1 - Mahjong [8/07]
- 14 options for mahjong play including a couple of cheats
- supports Download Play for 2-4 players
- includes challenge mode and scoring quiz
http://www.tasuke-net.com/en/business_g.html (English)

*1500 DS Spirits Vol. 9 - Futari-Uchi Mājan (Two-Player Mahjong) [11/07]
- head-to-head version of Japanese mahjong
- supports Download Play for 2 players
- includes free play and survival modes (but not much else)
- nine optional cheating techniques
http://www.tasuke-net.com/en/business_g.html (English)

*1500 DS Spirits - Mahjong V [12/09]
- free play, challenge and league modes plus waits quiz
- options for 2, 3 and 4-player games
- rule options include some very obscure yaku, riichi cheat and yakuman mode!
http://www.tasuke-net.com/producers_voice.html

Table Game Spirits [11/05]
- compendium of twelve games including mahjong, hanafuda and shōgi
http://www.tasuke-net.com/en/business_g.html (English)

Table Game Spirits 2 [12/06]
- compendium of fourteen games including mahjong, hanafuda and shōgi
http://www.tasuke-net.com/en/business_g.html (English)

Table Game Spirits V [6/09]
- compendium of sixteen games including mahjong and 2-player MJ
http://www.tasuke-net.com/en/business_g.html (English)

Wi-Fi Taiou: Gensen (careful selection) Table Games DS [8/07]
- compendium of six games including mahjong, hanafuda and go
http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/2007 ... 2,0,0.html

Mahjong Haoh DS Special [12/06]
- part of the extensive Haoh range
- includes quiz with What Would You Discard
http://soft.mycom.co.jp/dsmarjong/sp/index.html (defunct)

Mahjong Haoh: Dankyū Batoru (Rank Battle) [9/07]
- another part of the extensive Haoh range
http://soft.mycom.co.jp/dsmahjong/dankyu/index.html

Umibe de Riichi! (Reach at the Beach!) [8/08]
- girly anime style game with pneumatic characters!
- uses same game engine as the Haoh titles
http://soft.mycom.co.jp/beachHP/index.htm

Mājan Nabi DS (Mahjong Navigator?) [5/08]
- includes extensive tutorial modes
http://soft.mycom.co.jp/dsmahjong/navi/index.html

Minna no Mājan (Everyone's Mahjong) [4/05]
- clear but cartoony graphics
http://www.mto-power.com/everyone/marjan_ds/

Idol Janshi Suchi-Pai III Remix [7/07]
- another girly game!
- part of a long running series (at least 15 titles since 1993!)
- for menu translations and other useful info check the guide in this thread
- my copy is a box set containing a 34-min bonus spoken-word audio CD
http://www.suchie-pai.net/suchie_3r/ (site closed)

Chu-Kana Janshi Tenho Painyan Remix [6/07]
- yet another cartoon title
- includes unlockable special abilities
- shares a common interface with the Suchie-Pai title above
http://www.suchie-pai.net/tenho_r/ (site closed)

Jan-Sangoku Musō [7/08]
- play against historical/fantasy characters from the Dynasty Warriors series
http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/ds/jmusou/

Nintendo Wii / Wii U

The Wii and Wii U are region-locked and I'm not aware of any US/Euro mahjong games for them.

Nintendo 3DS

Games made for the 3DS system are all region-locked (and the limitations for DSi software also apply) so I won't be listing them here.

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Microsoft Xbox 360

Games for the Xboxes are usually region-locked and since the platform is unpopular in Japan there are few mahjong titles anyway.

FunTown Mahjong [1/09]
- downloadable from Xbox Live Arcade
- 16-tile Taiwanese rules
- translated into English but perhaps not that well!
- includes tutorial and online play
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Produ ... 0258410932 (English)

Microsoft Xbox One

The "Xbone" is not region-locked but I'm not aware of any dedicated Japanese mahjong games for it.

THE Table Game: Deluxe Pack [1/23] (THE テーブルゲーム Deluxe Pack)
- compendium of tabletop games
- includes 4-player and 3-player mahjong
- also hanafuda, shogi, go, backgammon, poker, etc
https://www.d3p.co.jp/simple_xbox/01_tablegame/en/ (English)

FunTown Mahjong [9/16]
- backwards compatibility added for Xbox 360 title (see above)
- downloadable from Xbox Live Arcade
- 16-tile Taiwanese rules
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/store/p ... 86PZP9QM9F (English)

Yakuza Zero [2/20]
- available with the Xbox Game Pass subscription or to buy separately
- English language version of Ryū ga Gotoku: Zero (prequel)
- gangster adventure/action/fighting game set in 80's Shinjuku and Osaka
http://yakuza.sega.com/yakuza0/home.html (English)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/p/yakuza-0/9npp17lhj3mk (English)

Yakuza: Kiwami [4/20]
- available with the Xbox Game Pass subscription or to buy separately
- English language version of Ryū ga Gotoku: Kiwami (Yakuza 1 remake)
http://yakuza.sega.com/kiwami/home.html (English)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/p/yakuz ... BJ51BD0LTH (English)

Yakuza: Kiwami 2 [07/20]
- available with the Xbox Game Pass subscription or to buy separately
- English language version of Ryū ga Gotoku: Kiwami 2 (Yakuza 2 remake)
http://yakuza.sega.com/kiwami2/home.html (English)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/p/yakuz ... bjl0nlfmk9 (English)

Yakuza: Like a Dragon [11/20]
- English language version of Ryū ga Gotoku 7
https://likeadragon.sega.com (English)

The Yakuza Remastered Collection [1/21]
- compendium of Yakuza 3, Yakuza 4 and Yakuza 5 remastered for PS4/Xbone generation
- each of these titles also available individually
- Yakuza 3 includes content that was cut for the Western PS3 release including the mahjong minigame
https://yakuza.sega.com/remastered/ (English)

Yakuza 6 [3/21]
- port of the PS4 title
- available via Xbox Game Pass
http://yakuza.sega.com/yakuza6/home.html (English)

Lost Judgment [9/21]
- detective adventure/action/fighting game set in modern Shinjuku and Yokohama
- Judgment sequel, released worldwide on same date with same main title
- (mahjong minigame expected)
https://yakuza.sega.com/lostjudgment/ (English)

Like a Dragon: Ishin! [2/23]
- samurai adventure/action/fighting game
- remake of Ryū ga Gotoku: Ishin! from 2014
https://ishin.sega.com/ (English)

Microsoft Xbox Series X/S

The Series X is the latest generation of Xbox console; it launched in November 2020. Games are not region-locked.

The Series S is a smaller and cheaper version with less processing power, less storage and no disc-drive (so games must be downloaded).

THE Table Game: Deluxe Pack [1/23] (THE テーブルゲーム Deluxe Pack)
- compendium of tabletop games
- includes 4-player and 3-player mahjong
- also hanafuda, shogi, go, backgammon, poker, etc
https://www.d3p.co.jp/simple_xbox/01_tablegame/en/ (English)

Yakuza: Like a Dragon [11/20]
- English language version of Ryū ga Gotoku 7
- minigames include Riichi mahjong
https://likeadragon.sega.com (English)

Judgment [4/21]
- remastered English language version of Judge Eyes
- minigames include Riichi mahjong
http://yakuza.sega.com/judgment/home.html (English)

Lost Judgment [9/21]
- detective adventure/action/fighting game set in modern Shinjuku and Yokohama
- Judgment sequel, released worldwide on same date with same main title
- (mahjong minigame expected)
https://yakuza.sega.com/lostjudgment/ (English)

Like a Dragon: Ishin! [2/23]
- samurai adventure/action/fighting game
- remake of Ryū ga Gotoku: Ishin! from 2014
https://ishin.sega.com/ (English)

Google Stadia

Stadia was a cloud gaming service that launched in November 2019 and was available in Europe, USA and Canada. It allowed you to play games on Google servers using a Chromecast Ultra device, Chrome OS tablet, Google Chrome browser on PC or supported Android smartphone with the Stadia app. The service was discontinued in Jan 2023.

Judgment [4/21]
- remastered English language version of Judge Eyes
- minigames include Riichi mahjong
http://yakuza.sega.com/judgment/home.html (English)
https://stadia.google.com/game/judgment (English)

[Barticle]

Unlike the console listings above, the iOS and Android app lists here are not intended to be comprehensive records of everything available. Instead I've just listed apps that I've seen recommended and others I've found that look good (but might not play good). These lists aren't regularly maintained either, but I will add anything you recommend.

There are a lot of mahjong solitaire games out there so make sure you check descriptions/screenshots so you know what you're getting. You'll find a lot more true mahjong by searching on 'mahjong' as kanji (麻雀), especially on the Japanese and Chinese versions of the online stores. Look out for a Dora indicator if you want Japanese mahjong. Not all games include online multiplayer and those that do sometimes require a subscription. A few apps only run on tablets and not phones, and others are only compatible with specific devices, so again it's important to check the details.

Apple iOS devices

The iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch are becoming a popular platform for gaming. Tina posted about one and from there I found some others in the App Store and I've added a few more since too. They look really good!

Mahjong Soul
- mobile version of the popular freemium web-based game
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1464872167

Tenhou
- app version of popular PC platform
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/%E9%BA%BB ... 1187938169

Kemono Mahjong
- single-player game with tutorials and help pages
- Japanese (EMA) rules
- multiple language options including English
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/kemono-ma ... 1207602683

Mahjong JanNavi: Mahjong Online
- well established game with nice table display
http://www.jannavi.net/
https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/ma-que-qu ... 1316395545

Mahjong Tengokuhai
- nice presentation and interface
- online play including three-player mode
- offline options including survival mode
https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/id448114302

Mahjong Time Multiplayer
- cross-platform play with original PC version
- includes Riichi, MCR and other rule sets
https://mahjongtime.com/mahjong-mobile.aspx
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mahjong-t ... d527623731

Mahjong Demon (formerly 'Mahjong Mobile')
- Riichi mahjong
- English language and nice graphics
- various options and stats
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/mahjong-demon/id321109246

Mahjong Fight Club Sp
- mobile edition in Konami's quality MFC series
- see my quick visual guide here
https://p.eagate.573.jp/game/mfc/mfcsp/p/
https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/ma-que-ge ... d640023408

Minna no Mahjong
- various play modes
- several gameplay options, rule options and player stats
http://s.unbalance.co.jp/sp/app/mjminna/
https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/%E3%81%BF ... 1087737933

Net Mahjong: MJ Mobile
- home/mobile version of Sega's MJ arcade series
- Riichi mahjong with commentary
- includes tutorial and player assists
http://sega-mj.com/
https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id666206963

Mahjong Nagomi
- full four-player Riichi Mahjong
- includes English translation (albeit dodgy?)
- huge amount of options
http://iphone.zoo.co.jp/mahjong/
https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id341786383

Mahjong Thundergod -Rising-
- 96 types of offline single-player games
- online play, with free play vs friends
https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/%E9%BA%BB ... d401608919

Pro Mahjong KIWAME: FREE
- Riichi mahjong
- Japanese language
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/professio ... d358075453

Mahjong 13 Tiles
- MCR rule set
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id551252620

Android devices

There's a wealth of mahjong software available for the Android OS too, some with free "Lite" trial versions.

Mahjong Soul
- mobile version of the popular freemium web-based game
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... ahjongSoul (English)

Tenhou
- app version of popular Japanese online gaming site
- alternatively you can play in Chrome/Firefox browser with an English-language extension
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... er20161220

Kemono Mahjong
- single-player game with tutorials and help pages
- Japanese (EMA) rules
- multiple language options (English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Polish, Thai, Chinese Simplified, Korean, Japanese)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... ahjong.app (English)

Mahjong JanNavi: Mahjong Online
- well established game with nice table display
http://www.jannavi.net/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... annavi_dot

Mahjong Tengokuhai
- nice presentation and interface
- (assumed to be similar to iOS version listed above)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... .s_mahjong

Mahjong Fight Club Sp
- mobile edition in Konami's quality MFC series
- severely reduced feature list in international version
- see my quick visual guide here
https://p.eagate.573.jp/game/mfc/mfcsp/p/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... nami.mfcsp

Mahjong Time Multiplayer
- cross-platform play with original PC version
- includes Riichi, MCR and other rule sets
- multiple languages supported including English
https://mahjongtime.com/mahjong-mobile.aspx (English)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... .mt.mobile (English)

Mahjong Virtual TENHO-G
- Riichi mahjong
- playable game plus scoring tests
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... ualtenho_g

Minna no Mahjong
- various play modes
- several gameplay options, rule options and player stats
http://s.unbalance.co.jp/sp/app/mjminna/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... id.mjminna

Net Mahjong: MJ Mobile
- home/mobile version of Sega's MJ arcade series
- Riichi mahjong with commentary
- includes tutorial and player assists
http://sega-mj.com/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... 2.MJMobile

Sega Net Mahjong: MJ
- English version of the above
- reduced feature list and limited availability (U.S. only?) at launch in July 2020
https://en.sega-mj.com/ (English)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... bile.world (English)

Maujong
- Japanese/English language
- nine computer opponents
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... ndroid.mj2

Gods of the Mahjong Table 2 - Mahjong Grand Prix
- single-player game with good presentation
- includes mahjong quiz and score calculator
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... ortmahjong

Mahjong Nagomi
- Riichi mahjong
- Japanese/English language
http://android.zoo.co.jp/mahjong/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zoo-Corpatatio ... B004IAMM5O

Mahjong Tenkafubu
- Riichi mahjong
- unify the warring states of 16th-century Japan as Oda Nobunaga
http://www.ject-entertainment.com/mahjo ... afubu.html
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lib.ject

Mahjong 13 Tiles
- MCR rule set
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... les_anzhuo

Riichi Calc: Japanese Mahjong Calculator
- it's a Japanese mahjong calculator
- for calculating Japanese mahjong scores
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... RiichiCalc (English)
http://mahjong.onevis.net/ (use calculator without download)

[sasuraiger]

I have played the DS stuff in passing and I can fill in some details.

To avoid:

Spirits stuff: the stuff in this series is really D-grade, bare-bones budget stuff. Not worth what you\'re going to pay.

Beach de Reach: This is the same core game as Haoh copy/pasted into a JP-language visual novel.

To not avoid:

Mukoubuchi has a pretty extensive training mode with \"what do you cut\" and \"what are your waits\" problems, a scoring quiz, and a reference book mode that lists everything you could want to know (in Japanese).

MFC DS is still the best by a mile.

[Barticle]

Welcome aboard and many thanks - that\'s exactly the sort of information I was hoping for. Have made a few updates above.

Spirits stuff: the stuff in this series is really D-grade, bare-bones budget stuff.

I guess you get what you pay for. It\'s a shame - I like the idea of their multi-game collections

Beach de Reach:

That title\'s pretty catchy after you translate it. :silly: (which I hadn\'t done before)

This is the same core game as Haoh copy/pasted into a JP-language visual novel.

I see the similarities on the in-game screenshots now you mention it.

Mukoubuchi has a pretty extensive training mode with "what do you cut" and "what are your waits" problems, a scoring quiz, and a reference book mode that lists everything you could want to know (in Japanese).

Ooh, sounds good!

Also fixed Chi for Shi above. Play Asia have it spelt wrong! :P

MFC DS is still the best by a mile.

I suspected as much. I know others favour it as well, and the PS3 version is great too.

Thanks again. B)

[Fat Dragon]

@Barticle

You should apply for the title of \"next Mahjong researcher\". \"Inspector Kanji\" doesn\'t suit you anymore so you open up a new field of Mahjong science... :)

[Barticle]

I don\'t know - I still seem to be spending a lot of time inspecting kanji! B)

I must admit I love finding out more about the finer details of the game, its terminology and uncommon rule options. I just wish life was like The Matrix movie and I could download instantly into my brain a complete knowledge of the Japanese language (and Kung Fu of course)! Would make it so much easier...

[Fat Dragon]

But where\'s the fun then? You would be finished with your research in seconds. What would you do with the rest of life time? Playing Riichi?

See PM

[Barticle]

But where\'s the fun then?

Ah, the "thrill of the chase"? I\'m not convinced! :silly:

BTW I\'ve just removed Yakuza 3 (the western version of Ryuu ga Gotoku 3) from my PS3 list above. In studying the announced trophy list for the game a week or two ago I noticed that the mahjong and shogi trophies have been removed. Sega have now confirmed officially that some elements have been cut from the game, although they haven\'t mentioned MJ and shogi yet.

It will be a great shame if mahjong has been removed from the new game - it would be the only English language MJ game for the PS3 (to my knowledge) and would\'ve introduced a lot of people in both America and Europe to Japanese Mahjong...

I\'ll update here when we know more but for now I didn\'t want people to buy (pre-order) the game based on the info I\'d given here.


EDIT: I can confirm now that Sega have cut mahjong, three other minigames and twenty side-missions from Yakuza 3. It\'s still a good package overall and it\'s great to have the game available in English now but I\'m unimpressed at the removal of MJ.

[Esh]

I\'d like to say a few things for the iPhone apps.

Mahjong Mobile is terrible. As the review on the site claims, it does in fact crash VERY often. I can get maybe one and a half hands in before it crashes. LESS if I mess with the options. It makes the app virtually unplayable.

However, I\'d like to add in this app:

Mahjong Nagomi
-Full four-player Mahjong
-In Japanese AND in English
-A HUGE amount of options, including the ability to turn certain hands on or off, including Yakuman hands.

Bad points:
-Engrish
-Hand names are in the American naming system, so it\'s Pung and Kung instead of Pon and Kan. Not so bad, unless you you learned the game through the Japanese names. (Good luck figuring out what a \"Great Wheel\" is.)

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mahjong- ... 86383?mt=8

[Barticle]

I\'d like to say a few things for the iPhone apps.

Hi Esh. This is great info, many thanks! I\'ll add this to the listing.

(Good luck figuring out what a "Great Wheel" is.)

Presumably it\'s the optional yakuman Daisharin?



(combo = all simples + dots flush + seven pairs)

[Referee]

you\'re better off with ryanpeikou + pinfu. (Sanbaiman)