Mahjong Reach (Ver. 1.00, set 1)

Dynax • 1994

Also known as: Mahjong Reach Part II

Mahjong Reach (Ver. 1.00, set 1) — Title screen
Title screen
Mahjong Reach (Ver. 1.00, set 1) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Dynax’s Mahjong Reach challenges two players to a traditional tabletop experience released in 1994. This arcade game faithfully recreates the strategic tile-matching gameplay of mahjong for a competitive head-to-head setting. Players take turns drawing and discarding tiles, aiming to create sets and sequences to ultimately "reach" and win the hand. The game utilizes a dual-screen setup, allowing both players clear visibility of their own hands and the shared pool of tiles available for selection. A combination of sound chips deliver both distinct tile sounds and background music during gameplay. Mahjong Reach offers a straightforward adaptation of mahjong rules designed to be accessible within an arcade environment while maintaining the core strategic depth that defines the classic tabletop game.

Details

Manufacturer
Dynax
Year
1994
Players
2
Genre
Tabletop / Mahjong
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
mjreach

Machine data derived from the MAME project.

Mahjong Reach (Ver. 1.00, set 1) — Arcade Game