Super Mahjong Taikai SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Board, Card & Party

Super Mahjong Taikai

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperKoei
PublisherKoei
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1992, Super Mahjong Taikai is a board, card or party game developed by Koei.

It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V. Among the 23 SNES board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

Koei also made Aerobiz, Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire and Uncharted Waters II: New Horizons for the SNES.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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 SNES 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 Super Mahjong Taikai 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.

Super Mahjong Taikai gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Super Mahjong Taikai walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Super Mahjong Taikai FAQ

When did Super Mahjong Taikai come out on the SNES?

Super Mahjong Taikai was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.

Who made Super Mahjong Taikai?

It was developed by Koei.

Is Super Mahjong Taikai multiplayer?

No. Super Mahjong Taikai is a single-player game.

How long does Super Mahjong Taikai take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Super Mahjong Taikai 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 Super Mahjong Taikai 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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