I wanted to try to make a game that also taught people new to mahjong how to play. Mahjong can be a bit intimidating to new players, especially the Riichi variant. So the tutorials should help those interested in learning. The AI should give novices and amateurs a decent challenge (and it keeps me on my toes too if I'm not careful!) Kemono Mahjong Michael Starling No mere tile-matching solitaire game, this is a full implementation of Japanese Mahjong. A fun, strategic variant of the… $2.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsNo mere tile-matching solitaire game, this is a full implementation of Japanese Mahjong. A fun, strategic variant of the classic Chinese 4-player game! Features: * Real (4-player) mahjong! (you vs. 3 CPU opponents, or play online!) * 3-player (Sanma) mode! * Japanese/Riichi style following European Mahjong Association (EMA) rules * Unique layout designed for mobile devices * Beautiful, easy-to-read tiles (with traditional and simplified tile sets) * Colourful cast of characters * Beautiful music * Multiple languages! (English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Polish, Thai, Chinese Simplified, Korean, Japanese) * Tutorials and in-game help, ideal for new players! * No ads! Online Terms of Service: http://cyberdog.ca/kemono-mahjong/terms-of-service/ Information Seller:Michael Starling Genre:Board, Card Release:Aug 20, 2017 Updated:Aug 07, 2024 Version:1.38.00 Size:66.6 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating: (1) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Thank you! Attached Files: traditional-discard-phone-en.jpg File size: 38.2 KB Views: 6 traditional-riichi-phone-en.jpg File size: 33.4 KB Views: 3 traditional-ron-phone-en.jpg File size: 32.9 KB Views: 4 traditional-summary-phone-en.jpg File size: 32 KB Views: 4 tutorial-phone.jpg File size: 37.1 KB Views: 5 vectorarchitekt Well-Known Member Dec 29, 2013 2,489 177 63 #2 vectorarchitekt, Aug 21, 2017 Downloaded. It's more complex than I bought but once I get the hang of this, I could say this is a great game. ColeDaddy Silver Supporter<br>Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze Mar 20, 2010 4,232 131 63 Male Sojourner Washington D.C. #3 ColeDaddy, Aug 21, 2017 This will be a great way to relearn my childhood game that I've forgotten over the years shfrost Well-Known Member Apr 9, 2010 432 10 18 Artist Wooded area #4 shfrost, Aug 21, 2017 I might have to jump in on this. For years upon years I've kept an eye out for a "real" mahjong game (a good one). Tile matching is not mahjong. Now the only question is, how does this one play? And how is the rule set compared with others? Ok, that's two questions. I've wasted money on a few mahjong games in the past, and though this one's only 4 bucks, I'd still like to get an impression or two. If not, I'll probably bite anyway. cyberdog Member Aug 20, 2017 19 0 0 #5 cyberdog, Aug 21, 2017 Heya, This game is Japanese Mahjong and follows the European Mahjong Association rules. Japanese mahjong is a bit more complex than traditional mahjong (Chinese Classical, Hong Kong), in that you have to fulfill at least one 'yaku' before you can claim a win (eg. a pung of dragons or seat/round winds, or 'all simples', 'half flush', etc.). Another defining feature is the ability to declare 'riichi' - putting up a point stake and 'locking in' your hand when you're one tile away (completes a 'yaku' requirement, but alerts other players that you're close... and you can be forced to deal into someone else's hand). However, I have a set of tutorials that explain the nuances of Japanese mahjong, so hopefully it's a good way for people to learn. I hope that helps. Thanks for considering it. Qvothe1331 Well-Known Member Jan 23, 2017 82 0 0 #6 Qvothe1331, Aug 23, 2017 This looks like a good time, but are the tutorials enough to teach an absolute beginner? I've never played any version of mahjong. The only thing I know about mahjong is that it's called mahjong. Mrwubbs Well-Known Member Feb 19, 2012 498 0 16 #7 Mrwubbs, Aug 23, 2017 Lol! Same here. RinoaHeartily Well-Known Member Dec 12, 2010 1,715 10 38 #8 RinoaHeartily, Aug 23, 2017 If you can recognize the.tiles yes. Else no LordGek Well-Known Member Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze Feb 19, 2009 12,282 141 63 Software QA Engineer Saratoga, CA, USA #9 LordGek, Aug 24, 2017 Looking forward to giving it a spin, the very stylistic Asian take on 4 player Gin Rummy. Jaggus Member Sep 17, 2016 13 0 0 #10 Jaggus, Aug 24, 2017 In the description it says the AI is good for amateurs and novices... Does that mean it's a pushover for seasoned players? djstout Well-Known Member Jul 21, 2011 2,685 105 63 Sportscaster & football (soccer) coach Taiwan & Japan #11 djstout, Aug 24, 2017 Oh noooooo.... I wanted to learn the Chinese rules as all my friends who play are Taiwanese or HK... Qvothe1331 Well-Known Member Jan 23, 2017 82 0 0 #12 Qvothe1331, Aug 24, 2017 I recognize that they're tiles. Is that enough? What do I need to recognize? Cause I literally have no idea how to play mahjong. cyberdog Member Aug 20, 2017 19 0 0 #13 cyberdog, Aug 24, 2017 Hehe well, I've done my best to tailor the included tutorials to introduce beginners to the game, and I've heard good feedback from others who have tried it but never played before. YMMV of course, but I think most people will pick up the basics pretty readily, then take a little longer to learn more of the nuances and strategy involved. Much of the obstacle to learning is the language barrier and "exoticness" of the tiles, but the tutorials walk you through that side of things. Thanks for the interest! cyberdog Member Aug 20, 2017 19 0 0 #14 cyberdog, Aug 24, 2017 That's a pretty good way to describe mahjong, yeah. People familiar with Rummy or Rummikub will certainly find similarities. I hope you enjoy it! cyberdog Member Aug 20, 2017 19 0 0 #15 cyberdog, Aug 24, 2017 Don't despair. Japanese mahjong is a bit trickier than Chinese Classical or Hong Kong rules, but the mechanics are very similar. So if you learn Japanese style, you should be able to pick up the others quickly. The main difference is that Japanese Mahjong requires you to achieve certain patterns or conditions in addition to the 4-sets and a pair, before winning. Other versions don't but often those same conditions translate to higher scores in other versions (eg. Half flush, or a set of Dragon tiles). Other than that, other versions tend to discard tiles into a common "pool" rather than in ordered rows infront of each player, and they don't use "Riichi" either (locking in your hand to meet the aforementioned "yaku" requirement). The strategic element Japanese mahjong adds can help you analyse what other players are doing, no matter which version you're playing. So, I hope that helps. imdakine1 Well-Known Member Aug 23, 2011 1,228 22 38 #16 imdakine1, Aug 24, 2017 Thanks for making this game as I like others stated have always wanted a real mahjong game. I also wanted to play the Chinese version as it is the one I am most familiar with although I don't know how to play. I'll wait for other impressions on how easy it is to learn from your tutorials as literally this will be the first time I have played. AltsKev Well-Known Member Nov 12, 2016 564 157 43 Male Developer #17 AltsKev, Aug 24, 2017 Same for me LordGek Well-Known Member Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze Feb 19, 2009 12,282 141 63 Software QA Engineer Saratoga, CA, USA #18 LordGek, Aug 24, 2017 At least for me, the gameplay was very easy to pickup but I still have a lot to learn about how the winning hand is scored. My super basic understanding is that beyond simply going out first, you want to "go out in style". So whenever possible I try to achieve something special, like sticking to just 1 suit, only using pungs (just sets of 3-4 like tiles, no sequences), or other special winning conditions as indicated in the rules. cyberdog Member Aug 20, 2017 19 0 0 #19 cyberdog, Aug 24, 2017 Yes - you need at least one "yaku" (reference the list from the book icon in the top-right), in order to win. There's a balance to trying to go out first, and trying to get higher-value hands (which will give more points... but only if you win). That - and trying to be aware of what yaku the opponents are going for, so as not to deal into their hands - is the basis of a lot of strategy in Japanese Mahjong. Thanks! KusanagiShiro Active Member Apr 24, 2012 33 0 0 Student San Rafael, CA, USA #20 KusanagiShiro, Aug 24, 2017 Question: is this mahjong for furries? I don't wanna be "that guy", but... (You must log in or sign up to post here.) 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Downloaded. It's more complex than I bought but once I get the hang of this, I could say this is a great game.
I might have to jump in on this. For years upon years I've kept an eye out for a "real" mahjong game (a good one). Tile matching is not mahjong. Now the only question is, how does this one play? And how is the rule set compared with others? Ok, that's two questions. I've wasted money on a few mahjong games in the past, and though this one's only 4 bucks, I'd still like to get an impression or two. If not, I'll probably bite anyway.
Heya, This game is Japanese Mahjong and follows the European Mahjong Association rules. Japanese mahjong is a bit more complex than traditional mahjong (Chinese Classical, Hong Kong), in that you have to fulfill at least one 'yaku' before you can claim a win (eg. a pung of dragons or seat/round winds, or 'all simples', 'half flush', etc.). Another defining feature is the ability to declare 'riichi' - putting up a point stake and 'locking in' your hand when you're one tile away (completes a 'yaku' requirement, but alerts other players that you're close... and you can be forced to deal into someone else's hand). However, I have a set of tutorials that explain the nuances of Japanese mahjong, so hopefully it's a good way for people to learn. I hope that helps. Thanks for considering it.
This looks like a good time, but are the tutorials enough to teach an absolute beginner? I've never played any version of mahjong. The only thing I know about mahjong is that it's called mahjong.
In the description it says the AI is good for amateurs and novices... Does that mean it's a pushover for seasoned players?
I recognize that they're tiles. Is that enough? What do I need to recognize? Cause I literally have no idea how to play mahjong.
Hehe well, I've done my best to tailor the included tutorials to introduce beginners to the game, and I've heard good feedback from others who have tried it but never played before. YMMV of course, but I think most people will pick up the basics pretty readily, then take a little longer to learn more of the nuances and strategy involved. Much of the obstacle to learning is the language barrier and "exoticness" of the tiles, but the tutorials walk you through that side of things. Thanks for the interest!
That's a pretty good way to describe mahjong, yeah. People familiar with Rummy or Rummikub will certainly find similarities. I hope you enjoy it!
Don't despair. Japanese mahjong is a bit trickier than Chinese Classical or Hong Kong rules, but the mechanics are very similar. So if you learn Japanese style, you should be able to pick up the others quickly. The main difference is that Japanese Mahjong requires you to achieve certain patterns or conditions in addition to the 4-sets and a pair, before winning. Other versions don't but often those same conditions translate to higher scores in other versions (eg. Half flush, or a set of Dragon tiles). Other than that, other versions tend to discard tiles into a common "pool" rather than in ordered rows infront of each player, and they don't use "Riichi" either (locking in your hand to meet the aforementioned "yaku" requirement). The strategic element Japanese mahjong adds can help you analyse what other players are doing, no matter which version you're playing. So, I hope that helps.
Thanks for making this game as I like others stated have always wanted a real mahjong game. I also wanted to play the Chinese version as it is the one I am most familiar with although I don't know how to play. I'll wait for other impressions on how easy it is to learn from your tutorials as literally this will be the first time I have played.
At least for me, the gameplay was very easy to pickup but I still have a lot to learn about how the winning hand is scored. My super basic understanding is that beyond simply going out first, you want to "go out in style". So whenever possible I try to achieve something special, like sticking to just 1 suit, only using pungs (just sets of 3-4 like tiles, no sequences), or other special winning conditions as indicated in the rules.
Yes - you need at least one "yaku" (reference the list from the book icon in the top-right), in order to win. There's a balance to trying to go out first, and trying to get higher-value hands (which will give more points... but only if you win). That - and trying to be aware of what yaku the opponents are going for, so as not to deal into their hands - is the basis of a lot of strategy in Japanese Mahjong. Thanks!
