Dossun! Ganseki Battle

Dossun! Ganseki Battle is a competitive falling-block puzzle game set in a pseudo-medieval fantasy world. Players match three or more identical symbols in horizontal, vertical, or diagonal lines to clear them and damage an opponent.

Four primary block types have distinct effects: books, swords, and rocks launch different attacks, while bottles restore health. Purple blocks have no special effect and occupy space. Chain reactions can produce stronger attacks, add fixed grey blocks to the opponent’s area, and unlock special attacks that may clear purple blocks, use all potions, or remove the bottom three lines.

The battle ends when a block reaches the top of the play area or a character’s health is depleted. Up to three special attacks can be stored and activated with the shoulder buttons.

Game Details

• Release date: December 16, 1994
• Platforms: Super Famicom; Super Nintendo Entertainment System
• Genre: Puzzle
• Developer: I'Max
• Publisher: I'Max