Tel-Tel Mahjong Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Board, Card & Party

Tel-Tel Mahjong

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1990
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperSunsoft
PublisherSunsoft
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Developed by Sunsoft, Tel-Tel Mahjong arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990 as a board, card or party game.

It came out in the Genesis's second year on the market. Other notable Genesis releases from 1990 include Populous, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Super Monaco GP. Among the 8 Genesis board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

Sunsoft also made The Death and Return of Superman, Super Fantasy Zone and Batman for the Genesis.

Tel-Tel Mahjong is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Tel-Tel Mahjong is like

Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.

Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.

Tel-Tel Mahjong gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Tel-Tel Mahjong walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Tel-Tel Mahjong.

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Tel-Tel Mahjong FAQ

When did Tel-Tel Mahjong come out on the Genesis?

Tel-Tel Mahjong was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990.

Who made Tel-Tel Mahjong?

It was developed by Sunsoft.

Is Tel-Tel Mahjong multiplayer?

No. Tel-Tel Mahjong is a single-player game.

How long does Tel-Tel Mahjong take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Tel-Tel Mahjong typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Tel-Tel Mahjong on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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