Super Real Mahjong P 7
Sega Saturn and Arcade versions by Seta (http://www.seta.co.jp)
FAQ version 1.0 by hq9 ([email protected])
June 25,1998
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Table of Contents

I.          Introduction

II.         What Is This Game?

III.        Background Stories

IV.         Game Play

V.          Mahjong Rules and Basics

VI.         Character Profiles

VII.        Quiz Mode, Gohuobi, and other presents

VIII.       Special Thanks and Contributors


I. INTRODUCTION

The strip mahjong genre has gained massive popularity in Japan.  In every
game
center there are plenty of machines and sections just for playing this type
of
game.  No other console system has more mahjong games than the Sega Saturn.
For
many non-Asians mahjong can be a bit confusing. Although this FAQ is made
for
Super Real Mahjong P 7, the Mahjong Rules and Basics section can be used for
any
2 Player Mahjong game. If you have any further questions or know something I
don’t please e-mail me at [email protected].


II. WHAT IS THIS GAME?

Super Real Mahjong P 7 (P VII) is the seventh installment of the most
popular
mahjong series Super Real Mahjong (SRMJ), by Seta, which debuted in the mid
eighties.  P VII came out in the arcades in 1997.  Each sequel has always
outdone the previous original, and P VII is no exception.  Seta utilized a
new
story mode, in which you now choose the story, which affects the order of
play,
story line (obviously), and ending.  The Sega Saturn version of PVII came
out in
Japan on May 21, 1998.  It is based on the arcade version, however there are
some favorable and unfavorable changes.

First the bad, Sega has put a ban on nudity among its recent titles,
therefore,
in PVII, the girls’ strip down only to their underwear and it stops there.
And
no, they don’t strip fully even on the hardest level, believe me I have
tried.
Some new good features are brand new animated endings, a new story for the
maid
Etsuko, Quiz Mode, and Graphics mode. P VII is also compatible with the
4-Meg
Ram Cartridge so if you utilize this cartridge, loading time is virtually
non
existent.

Some would say the game looses its original charm, hey what’s the use of a
stripping game if they don’t take it all off?  I feel all the extras added
to
this game and zero loading time beat out seeing animated girls naked, maybe
:P.
I have been a big fan of this series, for about two years.  SRMJ P6 got me
initially into this genre of games.  I was really out to get Tamami.  I
currently own SRMJ 2-7, I always wonder how part 1 looked like.


III. BACKGROUND STORIES

You are the Hero in the story and play strip mahjong against three girls;
the
order of play depends on which story you choose.  Each story has a different
reason for why you are at the Asahina Sister’s villa for the summer.  The
villa
is very grand.  There is an onsen  (hot springs), tennis court, swimming
pool,
and even a private beach.  Your goal is to beat the girls at mahjong, pretty
simple enough.

Yurina Asahina’s Story

It’s the Summer!  It’s a Villa!  This is Mahjong!  Yurina’s fluttering love
motion.  Yurina, the younger of the two beautiful Asahina sisters, invites
you
over to the villa to play some mahjong.  You met Yurina through your part
time
job at the teahouse.  Yurina has deep feelings for you.

Order of play - Natsuki, Serika, Yurina.

Natsuki Asahina’s Story

Rival Classmates?  Natsuki’s Mahjong Fight!  Natsuki, the older of the
Asahina
sisters, challenges you to a mahjong showdown at her villa.  Natsuki is your
classmate and is very competitive.  She hears that you are the best in the
school and wants to put your skills to the test.  Natsuki
has some hidden feelings for you.

Order of play - Serika, Yurina, Natsuki

Serika Randou’s Story

Memories of Summer. Serika-sensei’s wonderful lesson.  Serika is the Asahina
sister’s Mahjong teacher.  Serika thinks its fun to invite people over to
the
Asahina villa to play some mahjong.   She invites you over to give the
Asahina
sisters a male challenger.

Order of play Yurina, Natsuki, Serika

Etsuko Toyohara’s Story

The afternoon job is Cleaning and Mahjong?  Rescue poor Etsuko!  Etsuko’s
story
is a bonus.  Etsuko is the maid and caretaker of the villa.  You are at the
villa to play Natsuki, Yurina, and Serika.  Etsuko is free and you ask her
to
play a game of Mahjong.

Order of play – You can play Etsuko every time after completing a story, but
won’t see her full ending animation until playing her again after beating
all
three stories.


IV. GAMEPLAY

Well basically you play 2-player mahjong. And after X amount of Tsu Mo's and
Ron’s you win, the girl strips down and you move on to the next one. During
the
game when you can "Richi" the game will tell you what tile(s) you need to go
out. This is a new feature not found in any of its predecessors. There are
also
no power ups like Suchie Sticks, or super Crystals, or pop up windows which
tell
you which tile to can be used, found in other popular Strip Mahjong titles,
namely the Final Romance and Suchie Pai series.  Without auto detectors a
beginner can find this game way too hard.  Therefore, I recommend this game
to
intermediate and advanced mahjong players only.   There is a Gohuobi mode
which
allows you to view all the beautiful animation sequences after attaining
them.


V. MAHJONG RULES AND BASICS

These rules can be applied to any 2-player mahjong games out there.

Types of tiles

The Won Tiles - these are marked with Kanji from 1-9.  The tile 5 is old
Chinese
The Bamboo Tiles - these are green with bamboo sticks displaying 1-9 and a
picture of a bird for 1.
The Ball tiles - there are colorful tiles with balls displaying 1-9.
The Color Tiles - these consist of 4 Red Letter tiles or Red Dragon Tiles, 4
blank tiles, and 4 Green Letter or Green Dragon Tiles.
The Wind Tiles - these consist of the 4 directional winds kanji for North,
South, East, and West.

Game Objective

At first you will roll a dice, the dice roll designates who is in the "East
seat" which starts the game. You start off with 13 tiles and pick up one to
either play or discard. The object of the game is to create a combination of
5
sets which include four 3 of a kind sets, or 3 consecutive tile sets, a
combination of both, and one pair of tiles, ending with 14 tiles.   A three
consecutive set has to be of the same tiles.  For example Won tiles 1,2,3
make a
set, however Won tile 1, 2, and Bamboo tile 3 doesn’t work.

However, there are advanced techniques and other methods of racking up
points
that don't follow this main objective.  For example you can also win by
collecting 7 sets of pairs.  Or getting a weird combination of specific
tiles.
Refer to your manual for these types of scoring.  Which can best described
with
pictures.

Special Terms

During game play the following terms will show up.

Pon = You can call "Pon" if your opponent throws out a tile which you can
use to
create a set of three of a kind.

Chi = You can call "Chi" if your opponent throws out a tile which you can
use to
create a set of three consecutive tiles.

Kan = You can call "Kan" if your opponent throws out a tile which you can
use to
create a set of 4 of a kind.

Richi = You can call "Richi" if you need one more tile and are about to win.
A
little stick is displayed on your set of tiles indicating your status.

Tsumo = You call "Tsumo" if you obtain your winning piece and complete your
sets
with your out pile.

Ron = You can call "Ron" if your opponent throws out a tile which will
complete
your set and win.

Tempai = Tempai is called if you needed one more tile to win, but ran out of
tiles. 1500 points.

Nootin = Nootin is called when you needed to or more tiles to win, but ran
out
of tiles.


VI. CHARACTER PROFILES

Each of the four characters are unique in personality.  Though, this doesn’t
affect the game outcome.  Its nice to know what type of person you are up
against.  I really think Seta should consider using all their characters
from
previous SRMJ games and make a dating game out of it.  Funny how I wish
there
was a Pia Carrot Strip Mahjong Game as well.  I’m never satisfied :P!

Name: Yurina Asahina

Age: 15

Sex: Female

Birth date: March 9

Blood type: A

Height: 155 cm

3 Size: B-81 cm W-57 cm H- 86cm

Occupation: Third year Junior High School Student

Favorite Flower: Marigold

Likes: The aroma of sun dried padded quilts? – strange girl

Dislikes:  Worms and Asparagus

Hobby:  Collecting cute tableware & making original candy

Personality:  Cute, naive, and innocent


Name:  Natsuki Asahina

Age:  18

Sex:  Female

Birth date: July 30

Blood type: 0

Height: 167 cm

3 Size: B-83 cm W-57 cm H-87 cm

Occupation:  High School Senior

Likes:  Police documentary programs & Yurina

Dislikes:  Earthquakes

Favorite Flower: Lilly

Hobby:  Being active and billiards

Personality:  Cool, “Trendy”, and competitive


Name:  Serika Randou

Age: 25

Sex:  Female

Birth date: February 15

Blood type: AB

Height:  169 cm

3 Size: B-89 cm W-59 cm H-88 cm

Occupation:  Teacher

Likes:  Ethnic Cooking & Playing Mahjong by herself

Dislikes:  Frogs

Favorite Flower: Rose

Hobby:  Driving her red convertible & giving/receiving presents

Personality:  Intelligent and mature


Name:  Etsuko Toyohara

Age:  20

Sex: Female

Birth date: July 7

Blood type: 0

Height: 164 cm

3 Size: B-99 cm W-58 cm H-89 cm

Occupation: Maid/2nd year college student

Likes: Tea Time & Steamed bread

Dislikes:  Centipedes

Hobby:  Writing letters

Personality:  Wholesome and kind


VII. QUIZ MODE, GOUHOBI, and OTHER PRESENTS

There are many bonuses available for this game, which are nice omake
features.
Gohoubi option allows you to view the FMV sequences that you attained
through
victory.  I think every strip mahjong game should have this option
available.
You must go though every story to get every animation sequence available.
The
quiz mode asks questions about the introduction and some SRMJ trivia.  These
are
generally very easy like what was Yurina riding in the intro? a bike, a car,
or
a train.  But if you are a moron you can keep guessing A, B, or C and will
eventually win.  After successfully answering a question, a beautiful
picture is rewarded.  There is also a graphical mode, which shows character
sketches, backgrounds, and some other interesting pictures.  Some other
presents
include a Kissakae set and animation cel.



VIII. SPECIAL THANKS AND CONTRIBUTORS

Special Thanks to my bud Kinoshita Shigehito for teaching me how to play
mahjong.  If you are out there, please drop me an e-mail, I hope you can
write
me in English by now :P

Contributors:  None so far except me :)

(c)hq9 1998

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