Jyangokushi: Haoh no Saihai (Japan 990527)

Jyangokushi: Haoh no Saihai is a single-player tabletop game released by Capcom in 1999. This title draws inspiration from the classic Japanese saga of the Three Kingdoms, with its name being a playful reference to that historical narrative. Players engage in a traditional mahjong experience, utilizing tiles and strategic thinking to achieve victory. The game runs on Capcom’s CPS-II hardware and incorporates Q-Sound for audio. The gameplay centers around matching sets of tiles according to established mahjong rules; players must carefully manage their hand and anticipate their opponent's moves to form winning combinations. Six buttons are used in the control scheme, enabling manipulation of the tiles on the tabletop display. While rooted in a familiar game format, Jyangokushi: Haoh no Saihai presents a unique take on the genre with its thematic connection to the Three Kingdoms story and Capcom’s signature style.