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Pro Mahjong Kiwame (J) [M]
About Pro Mahjong Kiwame (J) [M]
You play full four-player riichi mahjong against computer opponents, matching tiles to build winning hands. The core loop is selecting and discarding tiles each turn, while reacting to your rivals' moves. Various modes are typical of the series, including a tournament or story mode, though specifics are not widely documented. The interface is entirely in Japanese, so some familiarity with mahjong rules and kanji is helpful. The controls use the WonderSwan's D-pad and two buttons to confirm or cancel selections.
For collectors of WonderSwan software, Pro Mahjong Kiwame is a competent but niche entry. It does not revolutionize the genre or offer unusual gimmicks. What makes it worth a look today is its solid implementation of standard riichi mahjong on a charmingly obscure handheld. If you enjoy the puzzle of tile strategy and are willing to navigate Japanese menus, this is a capable time-waster. It is not a must-play for everyone, but it fills a specific niche for portable mahjong enthusiasts.
How to Play Pro Mahjong Kiwame (J) [M] Online
Getting Started
When you start Pro Mahjong Kiwame, the title screen is in Japanese. Press Enter (Start) to advance. You will likely see a menu with options like "Start Game," "Continue," or "Options." Navigate with Arrow Keys and confirm with X. Selecting "Start Game" opens a mode select: typical choices are "Single Match," "Tournament," or "Story Mode." Pick one to begin a game of riichi mahjong.
The core loop is standard mahjong play. You are dealt thirteen tiles; the goal is to complete a valid hand of fourteen tiles (including one drawn tile per turn). Each turn you draw a tile from the wall and discard one. Watch the computer opponents' discards and call "chi," "pon," or "kan" when appropriate. The game handles authentication and scoring automatically. Pay attention to your hand's yaku (winning patterns) - the AI calculates them, but knowing basic hands helps.
A difficulty surprise is that the computer opponents are competent and use standard strategies. If you are new to mahjong, consider practicing with simpler rules elsewhere. Since all menus and scoring are in Japanese, having a reference for common terms (riichi, tsumo, ron) will ease the experience. Take your time reading the on-screen prompts; trial and error works too. The game saves progress in the story mode on the WonderSwan's internal memory.
Pro Mahjong Kiwame (J) [M] Keyboard Controls
Controls
- Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
- X: A button
- S: B button
- Enter: Start
- V: Sound
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