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Game dossier

Ishidó: The Way of Stones

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A strategic solitaire tile game with oracle readings and creative customization.

The briefing

About this game

Ishido: The Way of Stones is a solitaire board game played with tiles, similar to Shanghai. Place every tile on the board while following specific matching rules and pursue the highest score possible.

Strategic play is central, with elegant four-way matches enabling an optional oracle reading that answers a question posed by the player. The game also includes numerous tile sets and backgrounds, plus a construction set for creating custom tiles and backgrounds.

Game Information

  • Released: December 31, 1989
  • Platforms: Atari Lynx, Commodore Amiga, Nintendo Game Boy, Sega Genesis
  • Genres: Board Game, Puzzle, Strategy
  • Developers: Atari, Nexoft, Publishing International, Software Resources International
  • Publishers: Accolade, Atari, Publishing International