''Hong Kong Mahjong Pro'' is a 1992 video game published by

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Gameplay

''Hong Kong Mahjong Pro'' is a game in which the

Mahjong Mahjong or mah-jongg (English pronunciation: ) is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is commonly played by four players (with some three-play ...

rules and tile set from Hong Kong are used. The game makes use of tile graphics and a single-screen table game. The player chooses 3 computer opponents, from 12 available opponents with increasingly challenging skills and distinct play styles.

Reception

Scorpia reviewed the game for ''

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'', and stated that "If one has ever wanted to learn Mahjong, or one already is a Mahjong player with no local opponents, this game is well worth looking into. While nothing can beat sitting down with three live opponents, ''Hong Kong Mahjong Pro'' is the next best thing to it." Lisa Armstrong for ''

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'' said that "For those who already know the game of mahjong or are patient enough to learn its complex subtleties, ''Hong Kong Mahjong Pro'' offers an abundance of challenging and authentic game combinations. Alfred C. Giovetti for '' Compute!'' complimented how the game would "make it very easy for a beginner to learn this complex game without embar- rassment" and stated that "Mahjong players in search of opponents will find this game a godsend."

Reviews

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'' - Nov, 1996 *'' PC Games (Germany)'' - Sep, 1992 *'' PC Gaming World'' - Dec, 1999 *'' All Game Guide'' - 1998
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'' - Sep, 1992

References

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