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    Default Non-LCD Pachinko Machines

    Does anyone know if Pachinko vendors are making any more non-LCD models? Having only started the Pachinko journey since Feb 2006, I'm now much clearer about what I like - non-LCD machines like Apollo and Penguin.
    It would be great to see some very new machines without LCDs that have greater interactivity that also require more skill. No LCD means a larger play area for new innovations?

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    Default Re: Non-LCD Pachinko Machines

    Go Vintage -

    Playfields with lots and lots of nails and no video,
    Portable - Can be powered by a 9 volt battery
    Cheap - Clean me up for $50 or less
    Less Balls - Who needs to worry about the fever mode 15 balls per win
    Lighter than newer machines - Easier to carry to you car
    Exercise - Increases the dexterity of your fingers
    No flashing LCD to distract you from the game play


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    Every day, in every way I'm getting better and better.
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    Default Re: Non-LCD Pachinko Machines

    Quote Originally Posted by jwegger
    Go Vintage -

    Playfields with lots and lots of nails and no video,
    Portable - Can be powered by a 9 volt battery
    Cheap - Clean me up for $50 or less
    Less Balls - Who needs to worry about the fever mode 15 balls per win
    Lighter than newer machines - Easier to carry to you car
    Exercise - Increases the dexterity of your fingers
    No flashing LCD to distract you from the game play


    It's been almost a month since I bought my last Pachinko.
    Every day, in every way I'm getting better and better.
    Well stated!

    Yep all one has to do is check out the threads in the Pachitalk Vintage Pachinko area...

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    Fever King is great, I have a review in the museum
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    Thanks for those thoughts! Sometimes we forget how cool the vintage machines are after being blinded by all the electronics on the new ones.

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    Yes, non-LCD machines are made every year at a rate of 2-3 titles per year. They are mainly made to harken back to the 'glory years' of pachinko so think of them as what retro game collections are to videogamers.
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    I have to say I love the non-LCD titles ! to date I have been playing Thunderzone, Gachinko 7, Batman and Apollo much more than my LCD machines..... ahhh if only I could lay my hands on a Taiyo Penguin then i'd be happy......

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    Default Re: Non-LCD Pachinko Machines

    Quote Originally Posted by rupan777
    Yes, non-LCD machines are made every year at a rate of 2-3 titles per year. They are mainly made to harken back to the 'glory years' of pachinko so think of them as what retro game collections are to videogamers.
    Rupan777 - could you name a couple of the latest non-LCD machines that you think are good?

    Having monitored eBay UK for a few months, I've never seen a vintage Pachinko put up for sale. Yes, I love retro things, so a vintage Pachinko would be fantastic!

    Quote Originally Posted by Bigsasquatch
    I have to say I love the non-LCD titles ! to date I have been playing Thunderzone, Gachinko 7, Batman and Apollo much more than my LCD machines..... ahhh if only I could lay my hands on a Taiyo Penguin then i'd be happy......

    BIG S
    BigS - you're building up quite a collection of Pachinkos! I think I'm travelling on a similar journey to yourself
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    Here, just for Go Skateboarding Day!

    I love older machines, look at all those pockets and doors, super Rad!

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    A number of my machines, and others, come to mind.

    Heiwa
    Thunderzone - Great all arround
    Big Shooter - Cute, retro
    DoubleWing - Very Enjoyable
    King Hosuke - Looks interesting

    Taiyo
    Apollo 1 - Great
    Penguin - Great
    Gachinko - LED display is eyecatching, disco theme
    Giant 7 - Giant 8 LED, very colorful display
    Sore Jansi - Kind of pinball retro

    Sankyo
    Aqua Paradise
    King Star
    New Road Construction
    Magic Carpet
    Magical Carpet
    Fever Neo Queen - Reel Type
    Fever King Reel Type

    Daiichi
    HyperPassion

    .. the FinePlay series

    An interesting new one is "Penguin Island" from Heiwa,
    http://777.nifty.com/cs/catalog/777_...inisland_1.htm

    "Opening! Tulip" from Daiichi"
    http://777.nifty.com/cs/catalog/777_...aketulip_1.htm

    and "Decha" from Ace

    Other than Apollo and Gachinko, I find that they are not that common in North America because of the desire for LCD wow factor (easier to advertise to a naive audience), with less emphasis on playability. One of the Magic Carpet series was on eBay not long ago, as was ThunderZone.
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    Default Re: Non-LCD Pachinko Machines

    Ball, I have a very nice non lcd 2004 monakin (stellar) that I play more than my popeye or thunderbird with no lcd. Very nice. here a link.

    http://www.monako.co.jp/products/2004/2004_10.html

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    Here's one for MrGneiss:

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    Default Re: Non-LCD Pachinko Machines

    Thanks to everyone for the info. I'm so pleased that manufacturers haven't abandoned the non-LCD machines. The trouble is, all the machines mentioned in this thread look fantastic, so choosing my next purchase is going to be very difficult!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dishpan
    A number of my machines, and others, come to mind.

    Heiwa
    Thunderzone - Great all arround
    Big Shooter - Cute, retro
    DoubleWing - Very Enjoyable
    King Hosuke - Looks interesting

    Taiyo
    Apollo 1 - Great
    Penguin - Great
    Gachinko - LED display is eyecatching, disco theme
    Giant 7 - Giant 8 LED, very colorful display
    Sore Jansi - Kind of pinball retro

    Sankyo
    Aqua Paradise
    King Star
    New Road Construction
    Magic Carpet
    Magical Carpet
    Fever Neo Queen - Reel Type
    Fever King Reel Type

    Daiichi
    HyperPassion

    .. the FinePlay series

    An interesting new one is "Penguin Island" from Heiwa,
    http://777.nifty.com/cs/catalog/777_...inisland_1.htm

    "Opening! Tulip" from Daiichi"
    http://777.nifty.com/cs/catalog/777_...aketulip_1.htm

    and "Decha" from Ace

    Other than Apollo and Gachinko, I find that they are not that common in North America because of the desire for LCD wow factor (easier to advertise to a naive audience), with less emphasis on playability. One of the Magic Carpet series was on eBay not long ago, as was ThunderZone.
    Don't forget Batman by Heiwa.....I think its pretty cool for a reel machine.....

    BIG S
    Pachinko: Star Wars, Gachinko 7, Thunderzone, Apollo, Top Gun

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    Default Re: Non-LCD Pachinko Machines

    Penguin Island from Heiwa looks interesting. Has anyone played this machine?
    In general, I really like the Heiwa and Taiyo machines.

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    Dont forget PumpKing

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    Some more "Wing or Feather" type to add to the list.

    Nishijin
    CR lead (Red) lion
    Steel-frame father S
    Van van jump 21

    Kyoraku
    CR persevering circle XR1
    CR persevering circle ZR
    The CR [pa] [chi] it is densely mask rider XW

    Daido/Bisty/Sankyo
    Space girl DX
    Callous burning eight

    Sammy
    CR [chiyoro] Q turbo

    Daiichi
    CR [chiyotsukimon]
    CR [haipachiyotsukimon]
    CR [putsuchimon]
    [chiyotsukimon] FX
    [putsuchimon] EX

    NewGin
    CR opening luck! The boat [za] it is it does
    CR devil man club
    The CR alligator [za] it is the [zu]
    The [zari] [za] it is it does
    Devil man club
    The alligator [za] it is it does 

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    Default Re: Non-LCD Pachinko Machines

    Quote Originally Posted by balls
    Rupan777 - could you name a couple of the latest non-LCD machines that you think are good?
    Having not been in Japan for almost a year now, I don't know the machines that have come out recently, or do you mean "within the past few years" recently?
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    Quote Originally Posted by rupan777
    Having not been in Japan for almost a year now, I don't know the machines that have come out recently, or do you mean "within the past few years" recently?
    Rupan - I'm keen to know what the current (within the last year) machines are, and how you rate them. I guess we'll have to wait until your next visit to Japan to get an answer to this question. By the way, do you know if these "retro" style machines are gaining in popularity in the parlours?

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    Quote Originally Posted by compirate
    Here's one for MrGneiss:

    Skabo Kids

    Electro-mech skate board theme
    Hasn't this one been on eBay before, I wonder if it's the same seller?
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