Ever stumbled into a weird, obscure mahjong game on the SNES? This one’s got a name longer than most RPG spell lists—Saibara Rieko no Mahjong Hourouki—and it’s exactly what it sounds like: a straight-up Japanese mahjong sim. No frills, no gimmicks, just tiles and a very 90s UI.

First thing you’ll notice? The music’s oddly chill for a game about aggressively stealing combos from AI opponents. The rules are classic riichi mahjong, so if you’re used to Western mahjong solitaire, brace yourself—this is a whole different beast. Took me a few rounds to stop accidentally discarding the wrong tile while squinting at the tiny kanji.

Honestly, it’s niche even for retro fans, but there’s something weirdly satisfying about the clack of digital tiles when you pull off a sneaky tsumo. Just don’t expect the AI to go easy on you.