Pachinko app for iPhone and iPad
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.
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.
Pros and cons of Pachinko app for iPhone and iPad
Pachinko app good for
This is a fantastic Pachinko simulation. Sounds and gameplay are exactly as the real Pachinko machine I had years ago. Would love to see it updated to full HD glory on the iPad.
Great little game. Authentic look and sounds. Very enjoyable.
Please add additional machines.
I grew up with a Pachinko machine and have not found a realistic iTunes Pachinko app...until now. On-Cores 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-Cores Pachinko stays true. If you havent 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 youre looking for something straightforward and adheres to the spirit of the Pachinko game, then you cant go wrong with On-Cores Pachinko.
Excellently made classic Pachinko game. The sounds are perfect! Id like to see different boards or machines. Fantastic job !
This is a must have app. Works very nearly like a real one. Spot on developers!!!
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.
Some bad moments
this is nicely done. if the game would offer prizes of any sort it would be perfect. like unlocking other boards or even easier items like pictures old styled actual prizes!
I got bored with it after the first day. Sorry I spend 99 cents.
Only one background, no real special effects, just flick the balls over and over. Yawn! Should be a free app.
Sugoi disappointed!!! If you expect as one in Japan,dont buy this until it gets better. Playing this makes me sad. I have to hit a ball one by one.......I miss real Pachinko!!!!
I got this app about 2 years ago, one of the first on my iphone, and loved it. I dont know quite what has changed but it isnt fun to play anymore because scoring seems like a rare accident instead of something I have anything to do with. Almost like the change from real handles to electronic firing.
Recently I have seen runs of over 100 shots where nothing went in. Before, it was possible to move the handle position slightly and change the trajectory slightly. Now the handle position doesnt seem to have the same effect, a little change might have no effect or it might launch the ball on a dramatically different path. The balls also act much more "live", bouncing off posts really fast and not coming off at the angles they would need to drop into little spaces.
I am using Pachinko on an iPhone 3GS running iOS 5.0.1. I notice that with this combination many apps, not just Pachinko, perform differently than they did in the past - some faster, some slower, much more variability in performance. (Some work better in airplane mode.) For real-time computation apps based on user hand-eye coordination, changes in the OS could really foul up the user experience.
I dont know what happened to Pachinko or whether its changes were intended by the developers or whether the change in the computing environment of the phone is responsible. In any case, Pachinko is more boring than it used to be because I dont have any illusion of controlling the handle anymore. It was my favorite before.
