Gambler Jiko Cyusinha

Excerpt from Genesis Game Guide by The Scribe

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.  Well-known
                  in Japan, this series has acquired something of a cult
                  following.

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.
                  This is also frequently referred by its subtitle, Kiwane
                  no Gatari Koyato.  There is a sequel available for the
                  Mega CD; see separate entry for more info.

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