The upside here is that it can be played online. Finally, Dynasty is played against one to four players, with the goal to be the first to clear your layout. Gameplay is a real test of wits and memory. At the end of the game you achieve a score based on how fast you cleared each level. Leaves blow behind the tiles in an east-west or north-south direction, dictating either left-right or up-down matches.Īrcade mode is a timed game that covers a series of 25 different puzzles.
Instead of simply matching tiles as in other mah-jongg games, a strategic element is introduced by changing the direction in which you're allowed to match tiles. Windstorm, a variation new to this edition, is very interesting. The AI difficulty level is adjustable from very easy to very hard, but the computer always plays faster than you can. Pandamonium is a true free-for-all against up to three humans or computer-controlled players. The other four variations in Shanghai comprise the better part of the collection. Power Dragon's Eye is a challenging and fun version where you must build a dragon. As the name implies, Two-Player Shanghai has a competitive spin that requires each player to try and make the most matches within a time limit. It also offers hints and an effective tutorial-type game for children interested in Mah-Jongg. Shanghai for Kids has 72 tiles (or fewer) and a voiceover explaining how to play. Fortunately, each of the eight games has a twist.Ĭlassic Shanghai is the basic matching tile game, with no innovative features. Depending on how the tiles fall in the initial layout, you may be able to finish the entire game without having to use the "cheat" function and re-sort the tiles. Overall, gameplay is a matter of memory, strategy and luck. Shanghai features eight different games, each played basically the same way, with 144 tiles to match into pairs. The variations stem from two main games, Shanghai, a tile-matching game, and mahjong, similar to the card game Rummy. While that may sound exciting, gameplay can actually become boring.
Shanghai: Second Dynasty offers ten mahjong-related games and 54 different tile sets from which to choose.
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