FERRARI Pachinko Pinball, HD VIDEO **Rare Collectable**

Pachinko Game

 Includes:

·    This machine is setup for recycle ball system.  Only 50 needed to play.

·    One of the HARDEST  games to find on the market !  Limited edition.

·      14" High-Definition (HD) LCD Screen

·      Incredible video, graphics and sound show !

·    Showcases the BEST Ferrari cars ever made !

·   Great Ferrari car action sequences

·    FREE 50  authentic pachinko balls !  Thats all that is needed to play !

·    QUAD Stereo volume balancers AND master  volume controls INCLUDED.

·    Equipped with a 110v UL-Listed power supply.

From small countryside towns, to the famed Shinjuku strip in Tokyo, neon lights flashing and the sound of thousands of tiny steel balls fill the air.  Day or night, rain or shine, patrons fill the parlors and test their skill and luck at what has become the favorite national pastime in Japan: PACHINKO

The origins of Pachinko are not clear.  Some say it originated in the USA during the early 1900’s with a pinball-type machine that used nails to direct the balls.  Ultimately, machines started appearing in Japan in the 1920’s and progressed into the characteristic round boards filled with nails to direct the balls that essentially were children’s toys.  Balls were launched with wooden flippers and small prizes were awarded. Eventually the games became known as Pachi-Pachi.  The first commercial pachinko parlor was opened in Nagoya in 1948.

In the 80s, Pachinko madness exploded as electronics and computer technology were integrated into the machines. Today, pachinko games are equipped with HD video screens, surround-sound and computer light shows that mesmerize the players.  Currently, Japan licenses approximately 15,000 licensed parlors (casino’s), 1.5 million machines and attracts over 18 million players, with thousands of professional pachinko players.  This micro-economy generates annual sales of $280 Billion dollars: more than the GDP of most countries !

The Famous Shinjuku Strip

Technically, pachinko gambling for money is “illegal” in Japan.  Players buy the balls in buckets for about $0.05 cents each.  The skillful (lucky) players that win the jackpots catch bucket loads of winning pachinko balls, much like a traditional slot-machine awards coins.  Players take their winnings to a counter inside the parlor and receive small gifts such as stuffed animals, imitation gold coins, or some other trinket.  However, from there the players take their worthless bauble outside the parlor to a window or vendor, usually at the side or behind the parlor, and exchange their worthless gift for real currency.  Therefore, the pachinko industry is, in reality, a fledging casino industry, technically illegal, yet overlooked by law enforcement

The essential object of Pachinko is to shoot the balls into pockets to win more balls.  It is a game of skill and chance combined.  The machines use tiny 11mm steel balls that are poured into the front trough that feeds the shooting mechanism.   When the player puts their hand on the shooting knob, the machine begins shooting the balls into the playing field.  The velocity of the balls being ejected is controllers by turning the knob left/right.  There is also usually a button on the side of the knob…skillful players that find that “lucky spot” can press this button and make the machine shoot the balls one at a time.

The pachinko machines are fairly standard in that they are all equipped with  preset pin layouts that randomly direct the balls by simple gravity and random bouncing as they fall through the machine.  Most machines also have a system of spinning wheels, hidden slots and ledges that further direct the balls.   All machines also have a center jackpot pocket which is the player’s main target.  There are also additional pockets which invoke payouts.  Most balls simply fall unsuccessfully though the machine, however a few end up in the winning pockets.

Balls that drop into the pockets reward the player with extra balls, but catching a ball in the center pocket initiates a reel-sequence, much like a traditional slot-machine.  Most games use customized playing fields that match their theme, hence the graphics, reels and slots may look different, but function similarly, and typically uses 3-rows of  reels.  Matching the 3 reel symbols invokes the Jackpot and the exciting Bonus Rounds.  In these rounds, the player goes through multiple jackpot sequences where they try to get the balls into the payout slots for additional winnings.  Subsequent rounds payout at a higher rate of winnings.  In the end, the player may win buckets of balls numbering in the thousands !

Pachinko-Pagoda is a direct importer of pachinko and pachislo skill games and their accessories.  We are partners with the actual parlors and work together to bring you the newest, best and most exciting games available on the market.

These machines cost $3,000-$4,000 each when new, and by government regulation,  parlors are required to replace their pachinko games regularly every 6-24 months.  Most of our games are 3-12 months old (we do NOT ship worn out or highly used machines!). Although the machines we sell are USED, We ship only pachinko games that are in excellent condition.  All machines are thoroughly cleaned, fully tested, converted to household 110v current and function perfectly !

Note: Because these machines are used and are from real Japanese pachinko parlors, they may have light wear or scratches that would be expected from such an item.

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Pachinko-Pagoda will ship your purchase to you for a guaranteed flat-rate shipping (insurance is required, and extra). We are unable to ship to PO Boxes, or APO/FPO addresses, and can only ship to a physical shipping address.  For customers outside the USA/Canada, please email us for rates.

·        USA - $89 Flat-Fee shipping in the continental USA.

·  Canada - $169 Flat-Fee shipping to most Canada locations (see note below).  Some rural or isolated locations may only have Air delivery options, so eMail us for a quote BEFORE bidding on this item.

NOTE for Canada Customers: In the past we charged $129 for shipping. FedEx would then charge you for Customs fees and Clearancing.  FedEx now applies the Clearancing fees which is about a $40 increase, taking our shipping to $169.  However you would have paid Clearancing fees upon delivery anyway, so this is actually more convenient.  Canadian Customs duties and taxes may still be applied and collected upon delivery. Customer is responsible for any Customs fees and duties your Country charges.

·    Worldwide - $349-$399 Worldwide shipping is available to most countries.  eMail us your full address for a quote BEFORE bidding on this item. Shipping includes Customs Clearancing fees.  Duties and taxes applied by the Customs Department in your Country will be applied and collected at delivery.   Customer is responsible for any Customs fees and duties your Country charges.

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Warranty: Your purchase comes with a 30-Day limited warranty.  Pachinko machines are warranted for 30-Day for all electronic parts.  Because the machines are used, this warranty does not cover light-bulbs or cosmetic blemishes or scratches to the outside frame or cases.  We may supply you replacement parts, a replacement machine or refund if repairs cannot be made.  Proof of purchase is required and warranty is non-transferable.

Disclaimer: Pachinko machines are not for gambling use, and we do not sell machines for gambling use.  Pachinko machines accept balls only, and cannot accept coins/cash and cannot readily be converted to accept money. 

It is the buyer’s responsibility to check State and Local Laws prior to purchase.  You, as the buyer agree that by purchasing these machines that they will not be used as gambling devices or unauthorized commercial use.  The buyer agrees to hold the seller (Pachinko-Pagoda) not liable for any claims made against the buyer.

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