The anime version of the online mahjong game "Jan Soul" developed in China, "Jantama Kan!!", is scheduled to air this April. Fans are already excited to see if they can enjoy the same crazy worldview as the previous work "Jantama PONG☆". As mentioned above, this anime is based on the game, which has been very popular since its launch. In this article, we will explain what kind of game Jan Soul is, as background knowledge before watching the anime! It may spark an interest in people who have never touched mahjong before.
Introduction: Work Introduction
The anime version of the mahjong game "Jang Soul," where you can play online against various players from all over the country with many cute characters, has arrived again. In the previous work, there were many stories that were not related to mahjong, but this time, the mahjong players start streaming jobs, go on a trip with other guys, and for some reason get caught up in a fight between delinquents, and it seems that there will be more crazy developments than in the previous work. This time, attention will be focused on the activities of various characters, including the main characters such as Hime and Kaguyahime.
What kind of game is Mahjong Soul? ?
This is an online battle game that began service in China in 2018, and was released in Japan as a web browser version in 2019. The game is free to play, and you can use gacha to obtain mahjong characters and items. Although it was developed in China, the rules are based on Japanese reach mahjong. There is a training element where you can use characters as avatars and use items during games to increase your "bond points" and unlock voices and graphics. There are two types of mahjong formats: four-player mahjong and three-player mahjong.
Game Mode: Rank Battle
In Rank Battle, you play random matches and aim to be promoted. This is the most basic game mode in Mahjong Soul. Ranks start from beginner, and progress in the order of Mahjong Master, Mahjong Expert, Mahjong Master, Mahjong Saint, and Soul Heaven. All ranks except Soul Heaven are divided into three ranks internally, and Soul Heaven is divided into 20 ranks. Rank points change depending on the results of the game, and if you accumulate a certain number of points, you can move on to the next rank. If your points decrease and fall below 0, your rank will be lowered. Rooms are set up to match players by rank and rules. There are entry restrictions depending on rank. For example, beginners and mahjong players can only enter the "Copper Room", and cannot enter the "Silver Room" or "Gold Room" above that. There are also "Tama Room" and "Throne Room" above those rooms. Matching begins by choosing the rules for each room. You can choose from "Four East", "Four South", "Three East", and "Three South" rules.
Game Mode: Tournament Battle
Tournament battles are divided into "Tournament Lobby", "Exchange Room", and "Shura Battle". In the tournament lobby, tournaments that players have planned themselves are held, and you can participate in your favorite tournaments through the lobby. You need to apply for the tournament from the official website, and you cannot do so in the game. Each player can only hold a tournament once every seven days, and 60 gems (in-game currency) are required as the tournament fee. In tournaments, ranks do not change depending on the results of the games. During exchanges, you can play free games by random matching. Anyone can participate regardless of rank, and ranks do not change, as in tournaments.
Special game "Shura no Sen"
It is held irregularly in tournaments and limited-time events, and uses unique rules for Mahjong Soul. The basic rules are the same as in four-player mahjong, but when dealing tiles, you can select unnecessary tiles and exchange them with other players. Also, while normally the game ends when one person wins, the game can continue with the other three players, and up to three people can win. It is very different from the rules of regular mahjong, so it is recommended for people who want to change their mood and play.
What are the rules like?
The rules for four-player mahjong are 25,000 points and 25,000 points. Eating tanks and retroactive moves are allowed, as are furiten riichi and karaten riichi, ura dora, formal tenpai, and no replacements. Kokushi Musou 13-men wait, Shiankou Tanki, Daishiki, and Junsei Kurenhoto are treated as double yakuman, and even in a furiten state, they are considered double yakuman. The rules for three-player mahjong are 35,000 points and 35,000 points. The game is played with 108 cards of 27 types, excluding 2 Man to 8 Man. Chi is not allowed, and north is a dora that is removed. If you win by tsumo, the payment for the north player is ignored and the winning points are reduced by tsumo loss. The rules for four-player and three-player mahjong are slightly different, so it may take some time to get used to it, but once you get used to it, you will be able to enjoy both rules.
About Mahjong Players
The characters displayed on the menu screen and used as avatars during games are Mahjong players. At the beginning, you can choose the main character, Ichihime, and Nikaido Miki. Other characters are mainly obtained through gacha, and there are male and female characters in separate gachas. It is possible to get more than 40 characters through gacha, and the number will be even more if collaboration characters are included. Collaborations include famous works such as "Saki" and "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion", and if you are a fan, you cannot miss it. We have introduced the collaboration works in another article, so please check it out.
Summary of explanations about the game "Mahjong Soul"
Mahjong Soul is based on Japanese mahjong, and it is a popular mahjong game in Japan with many Japanese players. It is a content that can be enjoyed by both beginners and experienced mahjong players, and it is full of elements that can be continued for a long time, such as special rules and collaborations. I hope that even those who have no interest in mahjong will become interested after reading this article and play the game. Enjoy the world of the work with the game before the anime airs! That's all for this time. Thank you for reading.
