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Mahjong
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Mahjong is a puzzle game developed by Nintendo in 1983. Based on the traditional tile game, it challenges players to clear the board by matching pairs of identical mahjong tiles. The gameplay requires pattern recognition and strategic thinking as players identify and select matching tiles to remove them. Each level presents tiles arranged in different formations, with difficulty increasing as progression continues. The game features simple controls for navigating and selecting tiles. Multiple game modes and difficulty settings provide varied experiences for different skill levels. The puzzle-solving gameplay emphasizes observation skills rather than reflexes, making it accessible to players seeking mental challenges on the NES.
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Released
- 1983
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (5K)
- Last updated
Mahjong Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Mahjong on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Mahjong Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Mahjong on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Mahjong" NES longplay 1983
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mahjong released?
Mahjong was released in 1983 for the NES.
Who developed Mahjong?
Mahjong was developed by Nintendo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Mahjong support?
Mahjong is a single-player Puzzle game for the NES.
What type of game is Mahjong?
Mahjong is a Puzzle game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Mahjong for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Mahjong runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Mahjong in the browser?
No. Mahjong streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Mahjong?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Mahjong work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Mahjong this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Mahjong. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
