Play Shanghai (J)(Rising Sun) Online

Game Overview

Shanghai (J) – Rising Sun on the GBA takes the classic mahjong solitaire formula and gives it this quiet, almost meditative vibe. The tiles have this nice weight to them when you slide them around, and the backgrounds—cherry blossoms, bamboo, that kind of thing—make it feel like you’re playing in some tucked-away tea house.

At first, it seems simple: match identical tiles to clear the board. But then you hit a layer where everything’s buried under overlapping pieces, and suddenly you’re second-guessing every move. The "Rising Sun" theme isn’t just for show—the music’s all soft koto melodies, and there’s something weirdly satisfying about hearing that little *click* when a pair disappears.

It’s not flashy, but that’s the point. I’ve lost whole bus rides to this thing, just zoning out and rearranging tiles. If you’ve ever played the Windows version back in the day, this one’s like that, but with way prettier art. Perfect for when you want to unwind without turning your brain off completely.