subject: Known Features Of Online Mahjong Games With A Difference [print this page] Of course the features of the very popular online Mahjong games are known to all and there is no doubt that the online game is much more interesting and easy to play compared to the traditional board version of the game. All those who find the phrase traditional board version of the game to be shocking it becomes imperative to peep in the history of Mahjong game.
It might surprise you even further that Mahjong came into existence way back in 1920 when even computers were in their infancy. Earlier they were introduced as a pack of 144 tiles divided into various suits, flowers, dragons and bonuses. But with the advent of computer and internet technology the world of Mahjong encountered a drastic change and that was the traditional Mahjong game became a virtual game where only the concept of matching the tile remained same but otherwise many things changed.
Online Mahjong can be played by a single person. Different versions of the game make it even more interesting and add to its popularity. The best part of the online version of the game is free Mahjong which can be played or downloaded from any online gaming site. Mahjong also has a paid version for those who wish to play Mahjong games with premium features. But the part that makes it addictive is its easy to play structure and the fact that winning the game is not only dependent on your skills but also requires lots of luck.
What does luck have to do with it? I knew the question was coming, luck is needed because it is luck that decides whether the tile below will match other open tiles or not and the game is all about matching tiles. It sounds so simple but is it really? The answer is no. It needs proper planning and the ability to choose between two available matching options that is judging which matching option would be the best.
In recent times hundreds of different types of Mahjong games have come into existence. Though the tile matching aspect remains the same there is lot that has changed like the images on the tiles, tile matching concepts and game presentations. Today you can find Mahjong games designed using the latest technology like Silverlight which makes the game even more interesting. On the tiles you can find designs of anything ranging from medieval fantasy to space, astrology, nature, marine life, warning signs, Egyptian, flags, traffic signs, flowers etc.
