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Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars
VS.雀士新星
Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars is an arcade mahjong action game released by Jaleco in 1997. Players compete in Japanese mahjong matches against a cast of female opponents, with the game incorporating a strip mahjong format as a reward mechanic for winning rounds. The player selects an opponent and progresses through matches, building hands and discarding tiles using standard mahjong rules. Controls are managed through the arcade panel, allowing tile selection and declaration of winning hands. Each opponent has a distinct character design, and defeating them advances the player through the roster. The game follows a structure common to competitive mahjong titles of the era, focusing on head-to-head matchups rather than puzzle or action gameplay in the traditional sense.
- Developer
- Jaleco
- Released
- 1997
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2.1K)
- Last updated
Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars" Arcade longplay 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars released?
Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars was released in 1997 for the Arcade.
Who developed Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars?
Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars was developed by Jaleco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars?
Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars in the browser?
No. Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Vs. Janshi Brandnew Stars this way?
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