Super Real Mahjong Returns to Japanese Arcades After 28 Years, Despite Restrictions
Japan’s classic strip mahjong franchise Super Real Mahjong is making its long-awaited return to arcades after nearly three decades, with developers launching a crowdfunding campaign to bring the adult-oriented game to locations across the country despite stricter regulations surrounding sexual content.
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