Name:	Gambler Jiko Cyusinha
Author/Vendor:	Gemuashi/Yieroukoun
Released:	1990
Type:	Gambling (tile game)
Language:	Japanese
Premise:	Betting is a universal activity, and one can bet on just about anything. It should come as no surprise then that the folks in the Orient bet on tile games. This is a Genesis port of the first of a series of games involving, appaently, a group of elementary school teachers and their rather interesting students - not to mention some of the local neighborhood characters as well.
Impressions:	I'm not a fan of tile games; however, I must admit that somebody did a great job of putting this one together. The exaggerated, cartoonish approach is a welcome change from other games of this type, and I must admit to having smiled at the opening cinema. It's easy to see why this inspired a number of spinoffs and sequels (although I've yet to find them for the Genesis). If you don't know the language and culture, though, it's best to stay away.
Variations:	Frequently referred to as either Sorrow or Gyanbura; the latter is a romanization of the first word in the title. Many thanks to the SNES emulation community for finally setting us Genesis folks straight on this one. I've also seen this game on one or two Web sites under the name Kiwane Nogatari Kyoato, although I couldn't tell you why. There is a sequel available for the Mega CD; see separate entry for more info.
Recommended Emu:	Genecyst X