Dirtbag Mahjong
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About Dirtbag Mahjong
Dirtbag Mahjong is a chaotic, character-driven twist on riichi mahjong where deception is as crucial as tile strategy. Developed by paranoodle and released on November 26, 2025, it’s a PC-focused (Windows, Linux, Mac) indie strategy game that blends traditional rules with party-game mischief. Up to five players compete in rounds where you can sabotage opponents by stealing tiles, lying about hand contents, or using role-specific powers like swapping hands mid-game. It’s beginner-friendly but deep enough for experienced mahjong fans, balancing luck, skill, and social play. Think poker meets mahjong, with zero trust and maximum trash talk.
Gameplay
Each session revolves around building the best hand while undermining rivals. You pick a character with unique abilities, like a “Swindler” who swaps tiles with others or a “Bluffer” who can falsely claim a winning hand. The game uses a tile-drafting system where you draw, discard, and strategize, but the real chaos comes from in-game interactions. Players can shout out lies to disrupt opponents, steal tiles during their turn, or trigger “dirtbag” events like forcing a reshuffle. Matches last 10, 15 minutes, with 30, 60 minutes of play per session. Controls are mouse-and-keyboard friendly, with clear UI highlighting valid moves and character abilities. The twist of social manipulation keeps every round unpredictable.
What Players Think
Dirtbag Mahjong holds a 92% positive rating on Steam, with 89% of players completing the core game. Average playtime is 3.2 hours, but 42% of users log over 10 hours due to replayable roles and dynamic matches. Community moods are mostly “entertained” (68%) and “competitive” (24%), with 12% reporting “frustrated” due to aggressive cheaters in online lobbies. PlayPile critics praise its “clever fusion of strategy and social sabotage,” though some note the lack of multiplayer matchmaking. One user review states, “Dirtbag Mahjong adds just the right amount of chaos to classic mahjong. It’s hilarious when people rage over stolen tiles.” Achievements include 30+ unlockable milestones, with 71% of players earning 80% of them.
PlayPile's Take
Dirtbag Mahjong is a $19.99 pick for fans of social deduction and strategy hybrids. It shines in local or online matches with friends, where the dirtbag mechanics amplify the fun. Casual players will enjoy the accessible rules, while competitive types will savor the role-based tactics. The low price and short sessions make it worth trying, though solo play lacks depth. If you’ve ever wanted to trash talk in mahjong, this is your game. It’s not impressive but succeeds wildly as a party game with a smirk.
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