Minna no Mahjong is one of those solid, no-frills mahjong games for the GBA—perfect if you just want to rip tiles without dealing with flashy gimmicks. The interface is clean, the AI isn’t brutal (though it’ll still wreck you if you’re careless), and it’s got that classic Japanese rule set. No fancy story modes or anime characters here—just straight-up riichi action.

First thing you’ll notice? The controls are simple enough that you can zone out and play one-handed after a while. The sound effects are satisfyingly clicky, and there’s something weirdly relaxing about shuffling virtual tiles on a tiny screen. If you’ve got a GBA emulator handy, it’s a great way to kill time when you’re pretending to be productive.

Honestly, it’s not the most groundbreaking mahjong game out there, but it does exactly what it says on the tin. You’ll either love it or wonder why you’re not just playing with real tiles.