Mechanism Pachinko

1 mechanism

1.1 payout mode
1.2 hidden modes, hints, , instant wins
1.3 post-payout systems
1.4 koatari

mechanism

entrance pachinko parlor in shibuya, tokyo, japan

to play pachinko, players number of metal balls inserting cash or cards directly machine want use. these balls shot machine via pulling lever once each launch ball tray. balls fall vertically through array of pins, levers, cups, traps , various obstacles until reach bottom of machine screen.

the player has chance more balls play if 1 of launched balls hits place during fall through pachinko machine. having more balls considered benefit, because allows player remain in game longer , have larger winning chance. newer machines have digital slot machine on large screen in center of system. objective of part 3 numbers or symbols in row jackpot.

older pachinko machines had spring-loaded lever shooting balls individually, newer ones use round knob controls strength of electrically fired plunger shoots balls onto playing field. when shot, balls drop through array of pins; of them fall centre gate , start slot machine in centre screen. every ball goes centre gate results in 1 spin of slot machine, there limit on number of spins @ 1 time because of possibility of balls passing through centre gate while spin still in progress. each spin pays out small number of balls, objective hit jackpot. program of digital slot machine decides outcome of spin when ball falls through centre gate, not when spinning animation plays.

payout mode

if first 2 numbers or letters of spin match up, digital program display many animations before third reel stops spinning, give player added excitement. called reach (or reachi) , longer animations played called super reaches. pachinko machines offer different odds in hitting jackpot; if player manages obtain jackpot machine enter payout mode.

the payout mode lasts number of rounds. during each round, amidst more animations , movies playing on centre screen, large payout gate opens @ bottom of machine layout , player must try shoot balls it. each ball enters gate results in large number of balls being dropped separate tray @ bottom of machine, can placed ball bucket.

hidden modes, hints, , instant wins

to enhance gameplay, modern machines have integrated several aspects not possible in vintage machines. 1 commonly used addition ability change between different play modes, including rare , hidden modes can differ normal play. 2 examples can seen in evangelion series of pachinko machines, include mission mode , berserker mode, range having little effect on winning being guaranteed win.

the videos played , light patterns can give players general idea of odds of winning are. example, super reach might make small change in animation or show introductory animation or picture. adds excitement playing given machine have several common patterns or animations can occur, having more significance others in terms of ultimate odds of winning on given spin. machines allow instant wins or second-chance wins in spin appears have lost or have low chance of winning based on hints shown award player 3 matching numbers , enter fever mode without matching numbers during reach or spin.

post-payout systems

after payout mode has ended, pachinko machine may 1 of 2 things. pachinko machines employ kakuhen (確変, short 確率変動 meaning probability change) system, percentage of possible jackpots on digital slot machine result in odds of hitting next jackpot multiplying large amount, followed spin regardless of outcome. probability of kakuhen occurring determined random number generator. hence, under system, possible player string of consecutive jackpots after first hard earned one, commonly referred fever mode . type of kakuhen system special time or st kakuhen. these machines, every jackpot earned results in kakuhen, in order earn payout beyond first jackpot, player must hit set of odds within given amount of spins.

when jackpot not result in kakuhen combination, pachinko machine enter jitan (時短, short 時間短縮 meaning time-reduction) mode, larger number of spins kakuhen. under original payout odds, center gate widens make considerably easier balls fall it; system present in kakuhen. compensate increase in number of spins, digital slot machine produces final outcomes of each spin faster. st pachinko machines not offer mode; after ends, machine spins in kakuhen. once no more jackpots have been made, pachinko machine reverts original setting.

koatari

starting in 2007, majority of japanese pachinko machines started include koatari (小当たり, small jackpot) payout systems. koatari shorter normal jackpot , during payout mode payout gate opens short time only, if no balls go it. timing of opening of gates unpredictable, making jackpot player receives no payout. koatari jackpots can result in kakuhen per normal operation, depending on payout scheme of machine in question. main purpose of koatari pachinko manufacturers can offer payout schemes appear largely favorable customers, without losing long-term profit.

in addition being able offer higher kakuhen percentages, koatari made possible manufacturers design battle-type machines. unlike old-fashioned pachinko machines offer full payout or kakuhen type of jackpot earned, these machines require players hit kakuhen jackpot probability in order full payout. orchestrated player entering battle , player, in accordance item machine based on, must defeat enemy or foe in order earn kakuhen. if player loses, means normal koatari has been hit , machine enters jitan mode.

another reason incorporating koataris make possible machine go kakuhen mode without player s knowledge. referred senpuku (潜伏 hidden ) kakuhen because not occur in of jackpot modes. player sitting @ used pachinko machine offering 1 in x chance of hitting jackpot in normal mode can hit within x spins because previous player did not realize machine in senpuku. induces players keep playing machines, though may still in normal mode. japanese pachinko players have not shown significant signs of protest in response incorporation of koatari; on contrary, battle-type pachinko machines have become major part of parlors.

the inside workings of pachinko machine being pulled out of parlor.