Pro Mahjong Tsuwamono - Renka Ban is one of those deep-cut SNES mahjong games that feels like it was made for late-night sessions. The tiles have that satisfying clack when you place them, and the AI opponents actually put up a fight—none of that "easy mode" nonsense. At first, the menus are all in Japanese, but if you’ve played mahjong before, you’ll figure it out fast.

What sets this apart from other mahjong sims is the historical samurai theme. Your opponents are warlords and famous figures, and winning hands unlocks little bits of lore. The music’s got this traditional shamisen vibe that somehow makes pulling off a tanyao feel even better. Just don’t expect flashy animations—this is pure, no-frills mahjong with a feudal Japan twist.

If you’re into retro mahjong games, this one’s got enough personality to keep you coming back between rounds of Street Fighter II.