Mahjong Pon Chin Kan (Japan set 1)
Visco • 1991


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.