Minasan no Okagesamadesu! Dai Sugoroku Taikai (MOM-001 ~ MOH-001)

Published in Japan in 1990 and running on SNK’s Neo-Geo MVS hardware, Minasan no Okagesamadesu! Dai Sugoroku Taikai is a solitary tabletop game that blends mahjong with elements of a dice rolling board game. The title translates to "Thanks To Everyone! - Great Dice Game Tournament," hinting at the unusual gameplay combination. Players control a single character navigating a whimsical game board, interacting with other characters drawn from the popular Japanese television comedy show Minasan no Okage Desu. The core experience involves making mahjong-style decisions while also progressing through a series of challenges dictated by dice rolls. The game’s visual style is quirky and memorable, featuring unique character designs that reflect their origins in the television program. As gameplay progresses, players must make quick choices, as prolonged indecision leads to humorous animations from the on-screen characters. Controlling the player with an eight-way joystick and four buttons, Minasan no Okagesamadesu! Dai Sugoroku Taikai offers a uniquely bizarre experience that rewards both strategic thinking and quick reflexes.