Smack Mahjong Review

Have you ever watched old men playing mahjong? They smack the tiles down with a loud clatter. Apparently mahjong translate to clattering sparrow. Mac game Smack Mahjong with its many layouts and different tiles has a lot to offer when it comes to this type of play. The goal of the play is to clear [...]

The goal of the play is to clear the game board of all the tiles by making matches of 2 of the same tiles (or the same set). The tiles are formed in different patterns such as the blimp, chains, buildings, fence, etc. There are many options to choose from. Tile types can be changed to whatever you may like. The available tiles are highlighted so you know which tiles can be used to match. Tiles must be free on 2 sides to be able to make a match. You do not need to know which tiles are available since they are highlighted with the unavailable tiles in shadows. It’s very clear and easy to identify, except the black tile set. These dark tiles are difficult to make out and it becomes a challenge just to figure out which tiles are usable.

The mahjong classic tiles are the 4 seasons, directions (north, south, east and west), numbers in Chinese characters, flowers and foliage. The flower tiles and season are a set of tiles known as 8 guardians. There are a lot of inner meanings to this game, but the play in Smack Mahjong will guide you on the instructions and make your time fun and entertaining to spend a relaxing afternoon.

The background scenes are very plain and simple. Making the background subtle helps you concentrate on the game at hand. My favorite part of this game is the highlighted tiles. This makes finding the right tile so much easier. In addition to the beautiful tiles, you get good music (somewhat Asian like and repetitive) and good sound effects. Try this basic mahjong game for a great time.

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