Ishidō: The Way of Stones

Ishido: The Way of Stones is a solitaire tile placement game for the Sega Genesis. Its core challenge involves clearing a board by positioning all tiles according to specific matching rules, with a scoring system that rewards particularly skillful placements.

The strategic depth comes from the potential for high scores, which are not just a simple tally but can be amplified significantly through deliberate play. A unique feature allows players to receive an oracle's answer to a posed question, but this occurs only upon executing a rare and sophisticated four-way match during gameplay.

Beyond the standard game, it includes a construction set for creating custom tiles and backgrounds, supplementing the numerous pre-made sets and boards included with the software.