7jigen no Youseitachi - Mahjong 7 Dimensions (Japan)

Dynax • 1990

Also known as: Mahjong X-Tal 7 - Crystal Mahjong / Mahjong Diamond 7

7jigen no Youseitachi - Mahjong 7 Dimensions (Japan) — Title screen
Title screen
7jigen no Youseitachi - Mahjong 7 Dimensions (Japan) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Dynax’s 7jigen no Youseitachi - Mahjong 7 Dimensions is a tabletop arcade game released in Japan in late 1990 for two players. The title translates to "Fairies of the 7 Dimensions," hinting at a fantastical theme within the traditional framework of mahjong gameplay. Players face off against one another, arranging tiles according to established rules to form winning sets and sequences. The game utilizes Dynax’s proprietary hardware, featuring a Zilog Z80 processor alongside multiple sound chips that contribute to its audio presentation. The display presents the game in a horizontal screen format with a resolution of 508x240 pixels. While details regarding the color palette remain unknown, the combination of processing and audio capabilities indicates a more advanced arcade experience for its time. 7jigen no Youseitachi - Mahjong 7 Dimensions offers a focused and competitive mahjong experience designed specifically for two players, blending familiar tabletop mechanics with an intriguing title suggesting a deeper narrative or aesthetic than might be immediately apparent.

Details

Manufacturer
Dynax
Year
1990
Players
2
Genre
Tabletop / Mahjong * Mature *
Display
raster, rotated 180°
Emulation status
imperfect
MAME ID
7jigen

Machine data derived from the MAME project.