Frequently Asked Questions

[Tulsa]

I think it's time to make an definitive FAQ specifically for Pachinko and Pachislo.

What we need to start off with is questions. ONLY!

Please list any question(s) you feel should be covered in an faq about each type of machine.

Don't provide answers, don't stray off topic. Just list the questions you would like or think should be included.

[dattia]

The noise is deafening, is there any way to lower the volume?

[jc1444]

What is the problem when I get these error messages

[Chris]

The balls run straight through my pachinko machine from the top hopper & drop on the floor, what is wrong?

[fhagar]

What's the difference between type a and type b machines?

[hanabi]

Can I adjust the Difficulty / Payout level?

[luckydog]

what is a dongle and what does it do ???

[Lddrizzt]

How come I have to put in three tokens to play?

What are these 2 little swithces for?

How do I turn off the credit mode?

Is there a difference in the gold or silver colored tokens?

How come my machine won't reset when I turn the door key to the left?

I put in a quarter and it went straight through and didn't register, how come?


What are these two little buttons alongside what looks like an LED on my Pachinko?

I don't have a door key for my pachinko, is that a problem?

I turned the shooter knob, but no balls are shooting, what gives?

I added balls to the hopper, but I don't get any when I get in the pockets.

The balls keep falling out the back onto the floor, shouldn't they come out the front?

How come I never see the flippers open?

I stopped shooting balls, but the video keeps doing the spins, is it broke?

You guys keep talking about serial numbers, where do I find out this information?

What machine should I get?

Is this a good machine?

[Tony Junior]

I locked my key insde my pachislo. How can I open it now?

[drcrippen324]

why isnt there any sound on my pachinko / pachislo when im not playing it the screen moves and the lights flash

where do i buy bulbs for my pachislo / pachinko

is it safe to leave my pachislo / pachinko turned ob 24/7

how do i turn my pachislo/pachinko off

iv herd you guys talk about a hard and soft reset whats the difrence and how do i perform this on my pachislo / pachinko

[doug]

How do i keep may balls clean ? what do they rust ?

[MrGneiss]

What are the pass trough pockets on my pachinko for, when a ball goes through, nothing happens?

What are the 4 (led) lights on my pachinko that seem to light up and go out at random, without anything happening?

what is a jac/jac game?

What are the flashing X and O lights on my pachinko?

How many balls/tokens do I need?

Can I change the odds on my pachinko?

Which has a better payout, setting 1 or 6?

Is there supposed to be a back on my pachinko?

How do I open the glass on my pachinko?

Glass or Plexi?

What is the weight/size of a pachi?

What is the glass size for a pachinko?

What kind of glass, what size?

What is a knitting machine?

Is there an English manual for my pachi?

[Sid]

can i use Ball berrings?

[slothappy144]

How do I read the new posts?
what determines the title under my screen name?
How do I convert this pachislo to accept real money?

[Trey314159]

What are the main differences between pachinko and pachislo?

Where can I buy a cabinet?

Where can I find plans to build a cabinet?

Is there any skill involved in winning at Pachinko?
What can I do to improve my chances of winning?
(note modern vs vintage)

and a meta-question: who's going to provide answers to these questions, and when?

[Zoltar]

Use the search and the wonders you will find are amazing.

http://www.pachitalk.com/forums/search.php

I am at your Service

[hanabi]

Whoops!! Sorry Sir Tulsa - please delete me!!
got confused because of the Soapbox - Days of our Lives Tree!!

and the Chardonnay!

[slothappy144]

Pachinko is the Ultimate High!!

Be lazy and buy or immerse yourself totally in building the Cabinet of your dreams!!

Course there's skill involved in winning at Pachinko, and never absolutely never, let anyone tell you anything different!!

You must look to the Dark Side for the answers you seek are there and waiting for you!!

Good Luck in your Quest!!

This is FAQ thread questions only please.

[Trey314159]

I don't want to stray from Tulsa's original dictate for this thread, but it looks like I'm going to anyway...

I have been using the Pachitalk search, with great results.. but then I stumbled across this (sticky!) thread, and realized I hadn't seen an actual FAQ anywhere..

There are several other questions in the previous posts I'd love to see answers to, too!

[computer bob]

What's the difference between "non-cyclic," semi-cyclic," and "cyclic"?

Which one do I really want?

What do I need to know to make my pachinko that way?

What do I need to buy/make to make my pachinko that way?