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Vs. Mahjang
Vs.麻将
Vs. Mahjong is a 1984 arcade mahjong game developed by Nintendo for the Vs. Series arcade platform. Supporting up to four players simultaneously, the game places players at a mahjong table where they compete to build winning tile combinations according to standard mahjong rules. Players select and discard tiles using arcade controls, aiming to complete valid hands before opponents. The four-player setup makes each match a direct competition between human participants rather than against a computer. As part of Nintendo's Vs. Series, the cabinet was designed to accommodate multiple simultaneous players in a competitive setting. The game presents mahjong in a straightforward format without elaborate stage progression, focusing on the core tile-matching and hand-building mechanics of the traditional game.
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Released
- 1984
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2.6K)
- Last updated
Vs. Mahjang Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Vs. Mahjang on our in-browser Arcade 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Vs. Mahjang Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Vs. Mahjang on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Vs. Mahjang" Arcade longplay 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vs. Mahjang released?
Vs. Mahjang was released in 1984 for the Arcade.
Who developed Vs. Mahjang?
Vs. Mahjang was developed by Nintendo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Vs. Mahjang support?
Vs. Mahjang supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Vs. Mahjang?
Vs. Mahjang is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Vs. Mahjang for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Vs. Mahjang runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Vs. Mahjang in the browser?
No. Vs. Mahjang streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Vs. Mahjang?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Vs. Mahjang work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Vs. Mahjang this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Vs. Mahjang. 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.
