Mahjong Janshin Plus (Japan)

Dynax/Sigma’s Mahjong Janshin Plus is a three-player video arcade game released in 1996. This Japan-exclusive title presents a gambling-style mahjong experience for up to three players simultaneously. The gameplay mirrors traditional mahjong, requiring players to strategically combine tiles to form sets and complete hands. Success yields rewards within the game's system, typical of medal games from this era. Players take turns drawing and discarding tiles, aiming to create winning combinations based on established mahjong rules. The visual presentation evokes the look of a tabletop mahjong set, with detailed tile artwork displayed for each player’s hand. Strategic thinking and a bit of luck are necessary to outmaneuver opponents and accumulate winnings in this engaging tabletop simulation. Mahjong Janshin Plus provides a direct, accessible introduction to the classic game of mahjong within an arcade setting.