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Chibi Maruko-chan - Harikiri 365-nichi no Maki © 1991 Epoch Company, Limited.
Chibi Maruko-chan: Harikiri 365-nichi no Maki is a board-game-style digital tabletop title based on the popular manga and anime series. Players navigate a calendar-based board representing a year in the life of Maruko and her classmates. The gameplay alternates between moving across the board and participating in various minigames triggered by specific events or calendar dates.
GAME ID: SHVC-GO
It is a 512 KiB LoROM title (SRAM: 8 KiB).
Board Game Structure: The game is structured around a "365-day" calendar. Movement is determined by dice rolls, with the board layout shifting based on the current season and specific events in the school year.
Minigame Integration: Landing on specific squares triggers minigames that require either button-mashing or basic reflex inputs. These games reflect daily activities in the series, such as school chores, sports, or interactions with family members.
Target Audience & Tone: Designed to mirror the episodic nature of the anime, the game features a heavy emphasis on dialogue-driven interactions between characters rather than traditional combat or platforming mechanics.
Technical Notes: As one of the early titles for the Super Famicom (released in the system's first year in Japan), the graphics utilize simple, clean sprite work that mimics the aesthetic of the series. The game lacks the complex graphical effects or sound engine features seen in mid-to-late lifecycle titles.
Progression: The player wins by successfully navigating the full calendar year while accumulating "happiness" or event-related tokens. The game allows for local multiplayer, supporting up to four players who select from the main cast of the series.