Long Hu Bang (China, V035C)

Published in China in 1995, Long Hu Bang is a single-player tabletop game from IGS that offers a unique spin on classic Mahjong gameplay. This video arcade title presents players with a solitary experience centered around tile matching and strategic decision-making. The game shares lineage with earlier titles like "Dai Ban Sing" and “Mahjong Ryukobou,” indicating shared design elements within the broader tabletop genre. Players engage in a solo round of Mahjong, aiming to create valid combinations of tiles according to established rules. Success depends on carefully analyzing available tiles and planning moves to clear your hand. The game’s visual presentation is characteristic of mid-1990s arcade video games, utilizing a Motorola 68000 processor for its core operations and an OKI6295 chip for sound effects. Long Hu Bang was the first entry in a series; a sequel, Long Hu Bang II, appeared the following year.