Mezase Pachi Pro - Pachio-kun (Japan)

Mezase Pachi Pro - Pachio-kun is an NES simulation game centered around Pachinko machines, offering an authentic experience of this popular Japanese recreational game. The main objective for players is to become a true "Pachi Pro" – a Pachinko master – through skillful management of their assets and precise control.

Gameplay revolves around operating a virtual Pachinko machine. Players start with a certain amount of balls or money. The task is to launch small metal balls onto a vertical playfield, where they fall downwards due to gravity, bouncing off hundreds of pins and various obstacles. The goal is to get the balls into specific "winning pockets." When a ball enters a winning pocket, the player receives more balls or triggers special machine features.

Each Pachinko machine in Mezase Pachi Pro - Pachio-kun has its own unique structure and rules, with winning pockets strategically placed and varying payout rates. Players need to adjust the launch force of the balls – typically by rotating a virtual knob – to control the speed and trajectory of the balls. This requires dexterity and a bit of luck to make the balls land in high-yield areas.

The game often features different play modes, such as a free play mode for practice or a story mode where players must achieve a certain amount of money or balls to clear stages, unlock new machines, or face opponents. When a winning streak is achieved or a special "combination" is triggered, the machine might enter "Fever Time," where the payout rate significantly increases, offering a chance to earn a large number of balls.

Mezase Pachi Pro - Pachio-kun focuses on patience and strategy. Players must observe how the balls fall, constantly adjusting the launch force to find the "sweet spot" for each machine. The ultimate goal is to accumulate enough assets to be recognized as a great Pachi Pro.