Pachinko

Pachinko is a game that is somewhat similar to pinball machines in the United States. In Japan, Pachinko machines are used as gaming devices in Pachinko parlors, where people play to win prizes or money.

Category	Price	Seller	Device
Games	$0.99	On-Core Software LLC	iPhone, iPad, iPod

We are THRILLED and honored that in Japan Pachinko had reached the #1 position in Top Games and #5 in Top Applications!

The original machines were totally mechanical. Our game emulates the early mechanical models. A bit of skill is involved to launch the ball to certain areas of the machine, but it also takes some luck to get the ball in a “wing” or “drop bucket” to receive a jackpot of balls from the bank. For more information check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pachinko

On-Core Pachinko Features
- Classic Pachinko emulates the original mechanical Japanese machines from the 70’s and on.
- There are modes that control the starting number of balls, jackpots, and number of balls required to win the game.
- High Scores when playing in unlimited mode (Limited Balls = NO).

How to Play
To play, move the lever downwards by swiping your finger over the lower section of the game from top to bottom and then lifting your finger to release the lever. How far down you pull the lever will determine how much force is used to launch the ball. The balls are launched up through the chute on the left and fall down from the top. You hit a jackpot when your ball falls into a “wing”, “drop bucket” or the center section of the game. The bank pays you with additional balls. When a ball enters a wing or the center section of the game, one or more wings will open. Wide open wings provide a much greater chance of a ball getting in to hit a jackpot.

When you get a ball in the center where the surfer is, not only will you earn more balls, one, two or all four of the wings will open depending upon where the ball hits the wave. Experiment with pulling the lever down different distances to learn how you can control the area into which the balls drop.

Some users have reported that initially found the game a bit hard. We suggest that you go into the Settings and raise the "Balls to Start" and "Ball Per Award" to higher numbers.

Reviews

Authentic and fun!
Lego Damashii

This is a really great pachinko simulation. The sounds, the look, everything has a ring of authenticity. I did not find the problems described in an earlier review. The lever has good control on my iPhone SE and on my old iPad 2. I can get very precise control of where I want the balls to go. I would gladly pay $.99 each for additional machines. I would love to play machines from earlier and later eras (although the 70s machines are still my favorite). And as long as I'm wishing, it'd be amazing to use winnings to buy prizes from a prize store, like in the real pachinko parlors.

Authentic Pachinko Experience
Robert-&-Ania

Great little game. Authentic look and sounds. Very enjoyable. Please add additional machines.

The only true pachinko game on iTunes!
AlbieOne

I grew up with a pachinko machine and have not found a realistic iTunes pachinko app...until now. On-Core's Pachinko is a complete app that offers the sounds, gameplay and even a lever similar to those that the real pachinko games have. Unlike the other pachinko games in the iTunes store that try to put a twist into their apps or use colorful buttons, On-Core's Pachinko stays true. If you haven't played pachinko, the gameplay is simple and similar to pinball except you shoot many more balls, scoring when balls hit specific targets, and you gain extra balls as your bonus. If you're looking for something straightforward and adheres to the spirit of the pachinko game, then you can't go wrong with On-Core's Pachinko.

True classic Pachinko !
mansion

Excellently made classic pachinko game. The sounds are perfect! Id like to see different boards or machines. Fantastic job !

Super Job
Ocala1220

This is a must have app. Works very nearly like a real one. Spot on developers!!!

Extremely Satisfying Game
App-etizer

There is something very satisfying about this simple game. Never having played a "real" Pachinko machine before, I am now thoroughly hooked. I even purchased Pajatzo, a Finnish version of this game, but played with coins. I guess the old adage "KISS" (keep it simple stupid) has never been more true with this great game.

close to the real thing
ScottHarmon

This app is perfect for those who like vintage pachinkos. The sounds are very authentic and match the motions of the balls (including banging against the glass!). The gravity is a little off—the balls don't launch or fall as fast as in real life—but the kinetics of how they bounce off of each other and through the nails are spot-on. I like how the settings allow you to determine how many balls you start with and how many you win per jackpot. Some of the graphics are a little hard to see, like the middle jackpot section, so it would have been nice to have that simpler or maybe a floating magnifying glass to see the detail. The flipper controls use the iPhone touch control perfectly and make the game play very much like an actual vintage pachinko machine. Kudos!

Fantastic and realistic! A few suggestions...
Vicki Katz

This is an incredible pachinko simulation. I actually have a real machine that is almost exactly the same as this app, right down to the sounds. A few minor suggestions for the next update. On my real machine, the light in the top left of the screen lights up whenever I win balls. Also, it might be kind of neat if you could see the actual balls that you have and are winning in a hopper that is fed into the flipper. Having the number of balls easily shown is great, but I'd also like to be able to see the balls come out into the hopper as I'm winning, and the amount get smaller as I shoot them. One last thing, the difficulty is pretty high. My wife played for about 15 minutes before she won anything. With these updates, it would be a five star app. Great game, thanks for the great price as well.

パチンコ Success!
Laundrobot70

Finally, a straightforward, accurately designed pachinko game! I've yet to hit the middle buckets - any chance of a probability/skill variable in future releases? Multiple boards would also be a plus, but you can't beat the price, and the gameplay, of the current version. どうもありがとう! [Thank you!]