It would be clearly ridiculous to claim that all Japanese are active riichi players, therefore this minigame provides no obstacle. The inclusion of mahjong was likely a no-brainer for the writers and designers at Sega since it was initially produced for and about a Japanese market where mahjong was a cultural norm. Minigames have always been a deep part of the Yakuza experience, primarily as money farming and sub-plots. The Yakuza franchise ( Ryū ga Gotoku 龍が如く) has been released on the PlayStation platform since 2005, with the remake, Yakuza Kiwami, hitting the PC in 2018. Over the years of running demos, teaching new players, and attending events, I have been approached by my fair share of people who want to know how to play riichi (Japanese mahjong) for one reason: so they can beat the mahjong minigame in the latest Yakuza video game!
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