Ever wanted to learn mahjong but got intimidated by all the tiles and rules? This Sega Genesis game—Gambler Jiko Chuushinha—is actually a pretty solid way to ease into it. You start off with basic matches against AI opponents, and the game does a decent job explaining things as you go (if you can read Japanese, anyway).

The vibe’s got that classic '90s mahjong parlor feel—smoky atmosphere, grumpy old men muttering over their hands, the whole deal. At first, I kept confusing the bamboo and character tiles, but after a few rounds, it starts clicking. There’s even a story mode where you climb the ranks, which gives it more personality than your average mahjong sim. Just don’t expect flashy animations—this is pure, old-school tile-slapping.

If you’ve got nostalgia for Sega’s weird deep cuts or just want a no-frills way to practice mahjong, it’s worth dusting off.