Shougi Mahjong on SNES is one of those weird little gems that mashes up two classic Japanese games—shogi (think Japanese chess) and mahjong—into something surprisingly addictive. At first glance, it feels like a novelty, but after a few rounds, you realize there’s actual depth here.

The shogi side plays like you’d expect, just with that classic SNES pixel charm. But the real twist comes when you start swapping tiles mid-game—suddenly, your rook is a bamboo tile, and you’re second-guessing every move. It’s chaotic at first, but once it clicks, you’ll be scheming three moves ahead like a pro.

Not gonna lie, the mahjong part is tougher if you’re not already familiar with Japanese rules, but the game eases you in. The music’s got that nostalgic 16-bit hum, and the AI doesn’t pull punches. If you’re into strategy games with a twist, this one’s a solid time capsule from the SNES era.