Mahjong Kaguyahime (Japan 880521)

Published in Japan in 1988 from Miki Syouji, Mahjong Kaguyahime is a two-player arcade game centered around the traditional tabletop game of mahjong. Players utilize a dedicated keyboard to arrange and match tiles according to standard mahjong rules, competing against each other for victory. The gameplay relies on strategic tile placement and calculated risk-taking as players wager their credits. This title features an unusual thematic element tied to betting amounts; the more players bet, the more risqué the presentation becomes featuring Princess Kaguya. Utilizing a Zilog Z80 processor and sound chips from General Instrument, Mahjong Kaguyahime was the first in a series of mahjong games including Mahjong Kaguya-Hime Sono-ni, and Mahjong Kaguya-Hime Sono-ni - Fukkoku-ban. The game's title translates to "Mahjong Princess Kaguya" referencing the famous Japanese folktale.