Mahjong Pon Chin Kan (Japan set 1)

Visco • 1991

Mahjong Pon Chin Kan (Japan set 1) — Title screen
Title screen
Mahjong Pon Chin Kan (Japan set 1) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Visco’s Mahjong Pon Chin Kan, released in Japan in 1992, offers a two-player adaptation of the classic tabletop game. Players utilize a specialized keyboard to arrange tiles and create valid mahjong hands according to traditional rules. Beyond simply building sequences and sets, the game incorporates trivia challenges related to mahjong itself; successfully answering these questions awards players with bonus items during gameplay. The cabinet features graphics rendered on hardware utilizing a Motorola 68000 processor alongside sound chips from General Instrument and OKI, contributing to an authentic arcade experience. While maintaining the core strategic depth of mahjong, this Visco title introduces a unique element designed to test both skill and knowledge of the game’s intricacies. Designed for two players, Mahjong Pon Chin Kan provides a competitive environment focused on mastering tile placement and demonstrating familiarity with mahjong terminology.

Details

Manufacturer
Visco
Year
1991
Players
2
Genre
Tabletop / Mahjong * Mature *
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
ponchin

Machine data derived from the MAME project.

Mahjong Pon Chin Kan (Japan set 1) — Arcade Game