The story of Jissen Mahjong Shinan revolves around a mysterious figure who has stolen a powerful magical artifact. The thief is believed to be hiding it in a location known only as "The Forbidden Temple", and it's up to the player to track them down and retrieve the artifact before it falls into the wrong hands.
The gameplay of Jissen Mahjong Shinan takes place within a variety of traditional Japanese settings, including temples, gardens, and markets. The game combines elements of puzzle-solving with classic mahjong tiles, requiring players to strategically combine tiles to progress through levels.