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Shi-Kin-Joh

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Also known as
Shi Kin Jyo Shikinjo Shikinjoh 紫禁城

Push matching mahjong tiles to clear paths and solve dozens of Sokoban style puzzles.


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About Shi-Kin-Joh

Shi-Kin-Joh is a puzzle game for the Sega Genesis where players navigate a space by moving large mahjong tiles. The core mechanic involves pushing these tiles to clear a path; when two identical tiles are placed adjacent to each other, they are removed from the play area. Certain stationary tiles will immobilize any movable tile that touches them, adding a challenging layer to the spatial reasoning.

The game offers a substantial number of puzzles to solve and features multiple visual and audio themes. Beyond the standard puzzles, a special mode alters the fundamental rules, providing a different type of problem-solving experience. Players can also design their own puzzles using a built-in editor, and progress through the game is recorded via a password system.

Shi-Kin-Joh Screenshots

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Title
Main menu
Pushing a tile
The first stage
Pushing two alike tiles into each other will make them disappear
Tiles can be pushed vertically too
Made a mistake and now I'm stuck in this stage
Made the right move and now I should be able to complete the stage
Out the exit I go
Victory celebration
Stage 2
In game menu