Play Jangou (Japan) Online
Jangou mashes mahjong tiles into a Tetris grid—what starts as chill matching turns into frantic button mashing when the stack creeps toward the top. Those neon 8-bit tiles and chaotic speed make it weirdly addictive.
Jangou was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan, developed by Hect and published by Tokuma Shoten. It arrived during a period when the NES library was diversifying, offering puzzle experiences that stood apart from more action-oriented titles.
You control a cursor to select and match mahjong tiles, clearing them from a grid that gradually rises from the bottom of the screen. The main goal is to prevent the stack from reaching the top by forming pairs of identical free tiles; matches must have at least one side exposed. Key mechanics include scanning for valid pairs under time pressure and managing the rising pile, which speeds up as you progress. The pacing shifts from thoughtful to intensely quick, demanding sharp observation and fast decisions. It feels like a race against the board itself, where every match brings a little relief before the next scramble.
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