Ryuusei Janshi Kirara Star (ver 1.0, 92047-01 version)

Ryuusei Janshi Kirara Star is a single-player mahjong game released by Jaleco in 1996, featuring a distinctive space-anime aesthetic. Players engage in matches against a series of opponents, with the order of play selectable at the start. Unlike traditional strip mahjong games, winning hands don’t always trigger revealing sequences; less impactful wins instead initiate short quiz segments. Successfully answering these quizzes awards playtime bonuses and can unlock additional content. The core gameplay revolves around standard mahjong rules, utilizing a dedicated keyboard for tile manipulation. A unique element involves removing panels that obscure the images of three female characters by accruing time during quiz rounds. Completing a quiz before the timer expires reveals an animation sequence; otherwise, players receive a helpful item to aid in subsequent hands. The game concludes when the player exhausts their betting funds. Based on this title, a manga was created by Gou Yuko, and character designs were handled by Nikisai Den, Tatuya Tekasa, and Chikinaga Sanae.