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{{Main|Tenhou.net}} | {{Main|Tenhou.net}} | ||
[http://tenhou.net Tenhou.net] is one of the most popular sites to play the game, and | [http://tenhou.net Tenhou.net], introduced in 2004, is one of the most popular sites to play the game, and the most established. | ||
== Mahjong Soul == | Basic info: | ||
* '''Platforms''': Web browser, mobile (IOS/Android), downloadable client (requires subscription) | |||
* '''Pricing (for mahjong)''': Web browser/mobile is entirely free until the highest level lobby (Houou room), which requires a subscription. Subscription costs 550 yen/25 days (660 yen/month); the cost is reduced if buying in bulk. | |||
* '''Languages''': Japanese. Minimal English support without a translation add-on ([https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tenhou-english-ui/cbomnmkpjmleifejmnjhfnfnpiileiin Chrome], [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/tenhou-english/ Firefox]). | |||
Notes: | |||
* '''In-game hints''': Prompts for chii/pon/kan/riichi. No hints for waits, tiles left, or tedashi/tsumogiri. | |||
* Significantly older than most of its competitors. Its UI is "minimialist" - not as polished, but with less bloat. | |||
== Gacha games == | |||
The following games all feature [[wikipedia:Gacha game|gacha]] mechanics and an "anime"-inspired aesthetic. The gacha mechanics allow pulling for different characters and other cosmetics, with no impact on the mahjong gameplay. | |||
=== Mahjong Soul === | |||
{{Main|Mahjong Soul}} | {{Main|Mahjong Soul}} | ||
[[Mahjong Soul]] is another one of the most popular sites. | [[Mahjong Soul]], introduced in 2018, is another one of the most popular sites. Released much later than Tenhou, it features more polished graphics, "anime" aesthetics, and has native English support. | ||
== Riichi City == | Basic info: | ||
* '''Platforms''': Web browser, downloadable client, Steam, mobile (IOS/Android) | |||
* '''Pricing (for mahjong)''': Each game in Silver room (second-lowest room) or higher requires copper, a free in-game currency. However, in-game events - which are run near constantly - provide more than enough copper for practically unlimited play. | |||
* '''Languages''': Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean. Native English support. | |||
Notes: | |||
* '''In-game hints''': Prompts for chii/pon/kan/riichi; displays waits and tiles left. No hint for tedashi/tsumogiri. | |||
* Gacha system used for cosmetics (see [[#Gacha games|above]]). | |||
=== Riichi City === | |||
{{Main|Riichi City}} | {{Main|Riichi City}} | ||
[[Riichi City]] is | [[Riichi City]], introduced in 2022, is a Riichi mahjong simulator that can be considered a "clone" of MahjongSoul. Its gacha system is significantly nicer for free-to-play players, and the client is newer, but the player count is much smaller than MajSoul. | ||
Basic info: | |||
* '''Platforms''': Downloadable client, Steam, mobile (IOS/Android) | |||
* '''Pricing (for mahjong)''': Each game in Moon room (second-lowest room) or higher requires coins, a free in-game currency. However, in-game events - which are run near constantly - provide more than enough copper for practically unlimited play. | |||
* '''Languages''': Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean. Native English support. | |||
Notes: | |||
* '''In-game hints''': Prompts for chii/pon/kan/riichi; displays waits and tiles left; displays tedashi/tsumogiri. | |||
* Gacha system used for cosmetics (see [[#Gacha games|above]]). | |||
* Player count, as of the time of writing (Sept. 2024), is significantly lower than Tenhou/Mahjong Soul, especially at higher rooms. | |||
* Ranking system does not encourage 4th place avoidance; point spread is split mostly even between 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th. | |||
=== Hime Mahjong === | |||
{{Main|MajHime}} | |||
[[Hime mahjong]], introduced in 2019, is another MahjongSoul "clone". It is Japanese/Chinese-only, but the gacha system and characters create a small English-speaking fanbase. | |||
== | Basic info: | ||
* '''Platforms''': Steam, mobile (Android; IOS requires Japanese account) | |||
* '''Pricing (for mahjong)''': Games are entirely free. | |||
* MahjongTime | * '''Languages''': Japanese, Chinese. No English support. | ||
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* Gacha system used for cosmetics (see [[#Gacha games|above]]). | |||
==RonRon== | |||
{{Main|RonRon}} | |||
[[RonRon]], formerly known as Ron2, is a mahjong site endorsed by the [[Japan Professional Mahjong League]]. | |||
* '''Platforms''': Website | |||
* '''Pricing (for mahjong)''': Playing games requires a subscription, costing 1100 yen/month; the cost is reduced if buying in bulk. | |||
* '''Languages''': Japanese. No English support. | |||
Notes: | |||
* '''In-game hints''': Prompts for chii/pon/kan/riichi. No hints for waits, tiles left, or tedashi/tsumogiri. | |||
* The UI is basically identical to Tenhou. | |||
* The main appeal of the site is the JPML integration and being able to play against the strongest players. | |||
== Other Sites/Clients == | |||
* MahjongTime: PC, English. Main features are a wide variety of non-Riichi mahjong (MCR, American, HKOS, etc.). Game # is limited, especially without a subscription. | |||
* Sega Mahjong: PC/Mobile, Japanese only. Features gacha systems but significantly different than MahjongSoul. | |||
* Maru-jan M: Mobile, Japanese only. | |||
== Single-player games == | == Single-player games == | ||
* The [http://www.gamedesign.jp/flash/mahjong/mahjong_e.html Gamedesign mahjong] | * The [http://www.gamedesign.jp/flash/mahjong/mahjong_e.html Gamedesign mahjong] | ||
* [http://www.gamedesign.jp/flash/bamboo/bamboo.swf Bamboo Chinitsu Game] - played against a single computer opponent using only the 36 Souzu tiles. | |||