Mahjong Vitamin C (Japan)

Mahjong Vitamin C is a tabletop arcade game released in Japan by Home Data in 1989 for two players. The game presents a unique twist on the traditional Mahjong experience, incorporating a hospital-themed setting into its gameplay. Players take turns matching tiles according to standard Mahjong rules, aiming to create sets and ultimately win the hand. The title translates from Japanese as “Mahjong Vitamin C - I’m Your Teacher!”, suggesting an instructional element or perhaps a playful role within the game's presentation. Though specific details of the hospital theme are not readily apparent in gameplay, it provides a distinctive aesthetic for this two-player competition. Utilizing a Motorola M6809 and uPD7807 processor alongside SN76496 sound chip and DAC audio, Mahjong Vitamin C offers a nostalgic glimpse into late 1980s arcade design.