Tel Jan

Tel Jan is a single-player tabletop game released in 1999 by Electro Design and running on Kaneko Super Nova hardware. This intricate title presents a Mahjong experience for one player, requiring careful strategy and observation to succeed. Using an eight-way joystick and two buttons, players manipulate tiles, aiming to create valid combinations according to the traditional rules of Mahjong. The game’s presentation is rooted in the tabletop nature of the pastime; expect focused gameplay with a clear visual layout allowing for easy tile recognition and strategic planning. The Yamaha YMZ280B sound chip provides audio accompaniment as players progress through rounds, building sequences and anticipating their opponent's moves—though they are playing against an AI construct. Tel Jan offers a challenging and engaging experience for fans of tabletop games, presenting a pure Mahjong challenge within the confines of arcade hardware.