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Are you kidding me?

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: May 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I like Mahjong on other platforms but on the DS the tiles are so small as to be unidentifiable. I don't know how others could give this product a positive rating.

TOO SMALL TO BELIEVE!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

First, I admit I now use glasses to read. BUT even WITH my glasses I could not make out the tiles. I kept trying for awhile thinking I would eventually learn to recognize the tile differences. Finally I gave up and returned the game [which I have to be REALLY frustrated to do!]. There must be other games you would enjoy more with less squinting. I hope someone figures out how to make the tiles larger because I love the game.

Tiles Way To Small

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I love playing Mah Jong on the computer and was very excited when I found one for my DS. I assumed they would be zoomed in on one side of the screen like the sudoku or crossword games. My mistake. I was in a hurry and didn't take the time to read the reviews. I would never have purchased it if I had. I will be reselling this on Amazon. Very disappointed.

Am I missing something?

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

ok, someone help me. I bought this game expecting to play chinese mahjjong, meaning the real way, 4 players, where you take turns picking up tiles and building a hand, the gambling way, not that I gamble, but I do like playing mahjjong with 3 other people with real tiles and play for points. I also bought Touchmaster expecting Mahjjong to be played the same way, not match pairs.

Am I missing something?

Not for old folks

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

While the game itself is okay, the tiles are so small that they are barely perceptible for someone with less than perfect vision.

Too Small To See Well

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: December 29, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I thought this would be a fun game for both my daughter and I to play, but it is way too small for me to see well.

glad I bought it.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 10, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I enjoy playing the game. I would have liked the tiles to be larger, but, I do like it.

A little small, but fun

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I really enjoy this game. It is a little hard to see because the tiles are very small, but all in all, it is a really fun game.

Fun, but not addictingly fun...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is a fun game. I love playing mahjong on the computer and thought I'd enjoy having it on DS. It is fun, but the tiles are smaller than I'd hoped. Maybe I'm getting old...I don't know, but I do wish the tiles were bigger and I also wish you didn't always have the clock running. I know, dumb things, but still still. It is fun and if you have great eye sight and enjoy mahjong then buy it!

Three games in one

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 45 / 47
Date: November 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Sure most people already know what Mah Jong is, you can even find the game online for download etc. Why pick up a Mah Jong game for the DS you might say? Well, I'll tell you why. Pros and Cons.

First, the pros.

3 Modes of play.- Classic (the original way that everyone knows and loves), Puzzle (with unique tiles to spice up the game) and Quest which has a little storyline. I'm Sure you won't be picking this up for the storyline. It almost looks like it is trying to cash in on "Puzzle Quest" by the title but it is traditional Mah Jong more or less with other things thrown in here and there.

Many layouts - There are really hundreds of layouts to choose from and unlock etc. (If that sparks your interest).

Virtually a different game each time you play - Replay value here is high which is why this game is a good addition to anyone's DS library.

Stylus play - Yep, clicking with the stylus makes it seem to move quicker. A mouse click vs a stylus click isn't all that mind boggling but the game makes use of this feature.

Screen switching - Sometimes a tile might seem to be hidden at a certain angle and you might want to see it better. (after all the timer IS going!) You can quickly hit a button at the bottom with the stylus to flip flop the screen horizontally and vertical making the tiles all easier to see from all angles. Its a nifty little tweak and something unique to the game.

Cons

Timer - Yep, the illustrious timer is involved in ALL three modes. If you are new to Mah Jong it might make the game a bit frustrating and challenging. For seasoned players it probably won't make a difference. Not being able to turn the timer off is a BIG con for me but not enough to make me hate the game. I did minus one star from my review for this however.

Anyone who likes Mah Jong and wants a little twist in gameplay this might be something to try out, its not very expensive and probably will hit the bargain bin fairly quickly as its not Mario or Zelda. It is what it is and its pretty fun and challenging.

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