Beach de Reach!

About

Beach de Reach! is a mahjong-centered game with visual novel elements. You follow Kaito Asari, a Mahjong Club captain attending a summer training camp, as he plays against five other participants. The gameplay switches between mahjong matches and short story segments that hint at relationships forming between characters. Mechanics focus on traditional tile-combination rules while the narrative offers light romantic undertones and character moments. The game distinguishes itself by pairing competitive puzzle play with brief, anime-styled scenes. Released in 1998, it remains a rare example of mahjong games with narrative flourishes. The Sega Saturn version is the only release, appealing to collectors or those curious about early visual novel experiments. Simple mechanics and a short runtime make it a niche but cozy pick for specific tastes.

Storyline

Kaitto Asari, captain of the Mahjong Club, is enjoying his summer vacations in a training camp he was asked to participate in. However, there are also five cute girls in the camp! Will Kaito become closer to them thanks to mahjong?