Why “Mahjong”?
Mahjong is traditionally a set collection game where players gather sets of three tiles of the same type or in a sequence. Boba Mahjong follows this same principle.
In traditional Mahjong, players can collect various combinations of sets to achieve higher scores. Boba Mahjong incorporates this concept but with a twist: players keep just one card from each set of three. This approach offers three main benefits:
It minimizes the play area by reducing the number of cards kept.
Scoring becomes more dynamic and challenging with only one card retained from each set.
The design creates a refresh system by discarding two cards, making Boba Mahjong more compact in packaging and hand size.
Mahjong is typically a four-player game that can take five to ten games to learn. Experienced players may feel a downtime when playing with newcomers. Boba Mahjong addresses this by being designed for two players to minimize downtime, though it can be played with up to five players with additional cards.
Boba Mahjong also includes "toppings," a gaming mechanic that aligns with modern hobby game design, adding a unique twist to the classic game.
In summary, Boba Mahjong maintains the core principles of traditional Mahjong while introducing new elements to make it more compact, dynamic, and suited for a broader range of players. Thank you for reading!