Play Shinseiki Evangelion - Mahjong Hokan Keikaku (Japan) Online

I picked up Shinseiki Evangelion: Mahjong Hokan Keikaku back in 1999, a Game Boy Color release from Namco that blended traditional mahjong with the distinct world of Evangelion. It was one of those oddball tie-ins that felt right at home on the handheld, where experimental or niche titles could find an audience without needing blockbuster production.

You play by selecting and discarding tiles, aiming to complete valid hands while characters like Shinji and Misato observe from the side of the screen. The game follows standard mahjong rules, but integrates Eva themed visuals and occasional dialogue that reacts to your progress. Matches move at a deliberate pace, and the difficulty can be steep if you're not already familiar with mahjong strategy. It feels strangely immersive to concentrate on tile combinations while surrounded by the series' eerie atmosphere.