Maya (set 1)

Maya is a two-player puzzle game released in 1994 by Promat. The gameplay centers around a solitaire-style mahjong mechanic, requiring players to strategically match tiles and clear the board. Using an eight-way joystick for movement and three buttons for action, two players can compete head-to-head on this challenging tile-matching experience. The game’s visuals utilize a 512x240 pixel resolution with a palette of 512 colors and is presented in a horizontal screen orientation. Beneath the surface of its presentation lies technology rooted in earlier arcade designs; it utilizes a Zilog Z80 processor for calculations, paired with a YM2203 sound chip to generate audio. While visually distinct, Maya’s core game structure shares a foundational relationship with previous titles from Dynax, demonstrating an evolution within the puzzle genre. The high score table initially displays only entries attributed to “AAA,” showcasing top scores ranging from 230 to 250 points.