Toride II Adauchi Gaiden (Japan)

Metro’s Toride II Adauchi Gaiden is a tabletop arcade game released in Japan in 1994 as part of the Pai Toride series. This two-player game presents a solitaire mahjong experience, challenging players to strategically clear tiles from the board. Using an eight-way joystick and single button, players manipulate and combine tiles according to established rules, aiming to eliminate all pieces arranged on the playing field. The title translates to "Revenge Side Story - Tile Fortress II," suggesting a narrative element within the gameplay. Building upon earlier titles in the series like Last Fortress – Pai Toride, Toride II Adauchi Gaiden offers a focused and engaging take on the classic tile-matching puzzle. The game’s technical specifications include a Motorola 68000 processor and multiple sound chips contributing to its audio experience. Players can compete against each other in this tabletop format, adding a social element to the solitary challenge of mahjong. Toride II Adauchi Gaiden is preceded by Pai Toride II and followed by Pai Toride II - Bok Su Oi Jeon Adauchi Gaiden, continuing the series’ exploration of tile-based gameplay.