Idol Shisen Mahjong (japan) (unl)

Idol Shisen Mahjong (japan) (unl) Game

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Idol Shisen Mahjong (Japan) (Unl) game
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Ever stumbled into a weird, late-era NES mahjong game with idol portraits? Yeah, me neither—until I found this one. It's exactly what it sounds like: a stripped-down mahjong solitaire setup where you match tiles while anime-style idol faces cheer you on in the background. Not exactly deep, but there's something oddly satisfying about clearing the board while some pixelated J-pop star winks at you.

The tiles are standard mahjong symbols—bamboo, circles, characters—but the real charm is how aggressively 90s-Japan the whole thing feels. No frills, no fancy mechanics, just you and a grid of tiles that somehow makes you feel like you're in a smoky Tokyo arcade. If you're into retro oddities or just want a no-stakes way to kill time, this one's got a weird little vibe.

Also, good luck finding an actual physical copy—this feels like the kind of thing that only existed in one Akihabara shop basement in 1993.

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