Mahjong Gekisha (Japan)

Dynax’s Mahjong Gekisha is a two-player tabletop arcade game released in Japan in 1989. The gameplay centers around the traditional Chinese tile-matching game of mahjong; players strategically combine sets of tiles to score points and ultimately defeat their opponent. As a medal game, it appears designed for repeated play within an arcade environment. Players take turns drawing and discarding tiles, attempting to create valid combinations according to mahjong rules. The visual presentation incorporates elements relating to geisha culture, which is represented through character portraits and decorative design. Successful tile matches contribute towards a player's overall score, with the first to reach a predetermined target declared the winner. Mahjong Gekisha provides a direct adaptation of the classic tabletop game for arcade audiences, offering a familiar yet engaging experience built around strategic thinking and skillful matching.