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You tap matching mahjong tiles on the Game Boy’s tiny screen, squinting when the layers get tricky—those clacking disappearing blocks make it weirdly addictive.
Shanghai Pocket came out for the Game Boy in 1998, developed by Sunsoft. It was one of those quiet puzzle releases that didn't make a lot of noise but found its way into plenty of pockets during the handheld's heyday. If you were into tile-matching games back then, this was a solid, no-fuss option that didn't try to reinvent the wheel.
You control a cursor to select and remove matching pairs of mahjong tiles from a prearranged layout. The goal is to clear the entire board without getting stuck; tiles must be free on at least one side to be eligible. The game introduces layered layouts that stack tiles, forcing you to think in three dimensions even on a 2D screen. It starts gently but the later stages demand careful planning, as one wrong move can leave you with no valid pairs. Playing it feels like untangling a knot with your eyes and your patience.
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