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Hell Wait is a riichi mahjong roguelike deckbuilder inspired by Balatro, Inscryption, and Buckshot Roulette. Players are lured into a deadly series of mahjong matches with the promise of clearing their debts, and must build strong hands, reach target scores, and avoid costly mistakes during each match. The game presents a dark twist on traditional mahjong, where you beat an ever-increasing score target, with your fingers on the line—so try not to deal in.

The core gameplay loop combines roguelike progression with strategic deck construction. In each match, the player must build the best hand they can to beat the target score and avoid dealing in. Between matches, they spend their winnings on Jokers to improve scoring, Pacts to rig the deck, and Blessings to strengthen yaku. The game features over 150 Joker tiles that affect scoring, drawing, and other game rules, and you can enhance your tiles with materials, stickers, and dora.

What sets Hell Wait apart is its accessibility without sacrificing depth. The more complex parts of riichi mahjong are difficulty settings that players can turn on, and the opponent says which tile he is waiting for. This makes Hell Wait easy for mahjong novices to learn, and it still gives a challenge to experienced players. Opponents will also reveal which tiles they are waiting on, though they may not always tell the truth. This creates psychological tension alongside the strategic tile management.

The game includes Riichi mahjong rules with Balatro-style scoring against a rising target, over 150 Joker tiles that change scoring, drawing, and the rules of the game, challenges, endless mode and achievements. The player must survive fifteen mahjong matches to make it out alive. Hell Wait appeals to fans of roguelike deckbuilders seeking a fresh mechanical foundation, mahjong enthusiasts wanting modern roguelike systems, and strategy players who enjoy high-stakes decision-making under pressure.