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Arcade Archives: Ryukyu (2025)

Arcade Archives: Ryukyu cover
Developer
Success Corporation
Publisher
HAMSTER
Platforms
PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Puzzle, Arcade, Card & Board Game
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A methodical card-placing puzzle that rewards careful pattern recognition and scoring optimization.

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About

RYUKYU is a 1990 puzzle game where players strategically select and place cards from their hand onto a grid to form poker hands in vertical, horizontal, or diagonal lines. The objective is to maximize scoring by creating the strongest possible poker combinations across the board. The game features a mysterious element involving the Ryukyu card placement in the center square, which unlocks special content upon game completion. This arcade re-release includes the series' standard features such as adjustable difficulty settings and authentic arcade display options.

Trailer

Screenshots

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