MahJong Suite 2018

There are many traditional games from all over the world that have gained worldwide fame in the last few decades, thanks to the Internet. Hence, obscure games originating in far-away countries can now be enjoyed on your personal computer, together with your friends, or even against the computer. One of the best examples out there is mahjong, although this one was pretty widespread even before computers took over.

MahJong Suite is exactly what sounds like, since it encompasses a vast collection of mahjong layouts for you try and unravel. While the rules of the game are essentially the same as in the classical version played with real tiles, you can bring a bit of enjoyment to the formula in the form of different layouts, as well as many types of tiles to spice up both the action and the visual appeal.

As such, your first concern is choosing the right layout and tileset from a long list of available options, all of which provide you with a different challenge. Many shapes and creative spins on the subject are provided to you, although the classic ones are there as well. Hence, whether you want to tackle the original puzzle with traditional Chinese pieces or you are in the mood for something more modern, the choice is entirely up to you.

Gameplay-wise, there’s not a lot to talk about, considering the fact that all you have to do is click on the right pieces, in order to eliminate them from the stack. However, everything is quite smooth and easy-to-grasp, even if you are not that familiar with computers. In fact, the mouse is the only thing you’ll be needing, because there’s not much use for the keyboard.

One of the more advanced functions you can toy with is the layout editor, which comes in handy if you have any ideas about a certain shape that could be fun to play. Although it requires a bit more expertise than the game itself, the editor is by no means complicated, given the fact that all you have to do is place the pieces in the desired position. It helps to know the rules of the game beforehand, however, because it’s not as easy as you think.

When it’s all said and done, MahJong Suite is packed with layouts and features to keep you busy for a very long time, regardless of whether you are a beginner or an enthusiast. That, along with the top-notch visuals and the built-in editor should make this a pretty easy choice to make.