Mahjong Ikaga Desu ka (Japan)

Mahjong Ikaga Desu ka is a tabletop arcade game for two players released circa 1991 by Mitchell. The gameplay centers around the traditional Japanese tile-matching game of mahjong, challenging players to strategically arrange and combine tiles to achieve winning hands. An unusual setting—a bus stop—provides the backdrop for these matches, adding an unexpected visual element to the classic game format. Players take turns drawing and discarding tiles, carefully observing their opponent’s moves and planning their own sequences. The objective is to build sets of matching tiles and pairs, ultimately forming a complete hand according to mahjong rules. This arcade version offers a direct translation of the tabletop experience into an electronic format. The game's Japanese title, "Mahjong How Are You - A Pleasure Trip of 2 Days and 3 Nights," hints at a potentially extended or immersive gameplay session, though the exact nature of this element is not readily apparent from the standard play experience.