Ide Yousuke Meijin no Jissen Mahjong (Japan) (Rev 1)

Ide Yousuke Meijin no Jissen Mahjong (Japan) (Rev 1) on the NES offers an authentic Mahjong experience, designed under the supervision of professional player Ide Yousuke. Players will engage in Mahjong matches following the standard Japanese Riichi Mahjong rules, focusing on practical strategy and skill.

The primary objective of the game is to form sets of tiles, such as pong (three identical tiles), chi (three consecutive tiles of the same suit), and kan (four identical tiles), along with a pair to complete a winning "hand." Players will take turns drawing tiles from the wall and discarding an unwanted tile. The game demands keen observation skills to identify tiles held by opponents, anticipate their moves, and make strategic decisions on discards or calls.

Ide Yousuke Meijin no Jissen Mahjong is not just about playing Mahjong; it's also a tool for skill improvement. Complex Mahjong terminology and strategies are integrated, helping players gain a deeper understanding of a professional player's mindset. The game's interface is quite intuitive for an NES title, clearly displaying the player's hand, discarded tiles, and scores. The game may feature various modes, from basic practice to facing AI opponents of varying difficulty, simulating the playstyles of real players.

Endorsed by Ide Yousuke, this title is an ideal choice for anyone looking to delve deeper into Japanese Mahjong, refine their playing skills, and apply "real-world" tactics as its name suggests.