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    Default 12 Step Program for Pachi Addiction

    Step 1 - We admitted we were powerless over our addiction - but also, that we had no more storage capacity for new machines.
    Step 2 - Came to believe (at least that's what we said) that a Power greater than ourselves could (supposedly) restore us to sanity (wife/husband/etc threatens to destroy not only the next machine to come into the home, but the existing ones as well).
    Step 3 - Made a decision to turn our computers off and stop searching for new/old pachis until we eliminate some of the existing collection (Blackberries and library computers are fair game, though).
    Step 4 - Made a searching and fearless physcial inventory of our pachis.
    Step 5 - Admitted to the wife/husband/etc, to ourselves and to another human being the exact number of pachis hidden in the basement.
    Step 6 - Were willing to APPEAR to remove these pachies from the premises and my life (as long as a safehouse has previously been established)
    Step 7 - Humbly asked him/her to forgive our shortcomings (a nice dinner and flowers might actually give the appearance of sincerity).
    Step 8 - Made a list of all persons we had paid less than market value to for their pachi, and became willing to put them on your christmas card list (are you crazy? no way I'm sending them "guilt" cash).
    Step 9 - Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others (Tell them that you fixed up the machines and contributed them to an orphanage...they are bringing smiles to children without families. Hey, the truth would be injurious...)
    Step 10 - Continued to take pachi inventory and when another machine is purchased (for the "safehouse"), promptly admitted it (to your own diary).
    Step 11 - Sought new internet surfing techniques to improve our knowledge of all sources-Pachi and praying for knowledge of the best deal on a highly sought machine before anyone on Pachitalk finds out about it.
    Step 12 - Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to other addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs

    AMEN.
    Last edited by Bigdog; 04-10-2009 at 12:24 PM.
    I'm not addicted to Pachinkos. I can quit at any time. Did I tell you about the three machines that I have on the way?

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    Default Re: 12 Step Program for Pachi Addiction

    i like 12 !! i try to make sure all of my affairs are principled.


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    Default Re: 12 Step Program for Pachi Addiction

    The 5 Stages of Pachi-Addiction


    1. Denial:
      • Example - "I can stop any time I want to..."

    2. Anger:
      • Example - "Dam that guy snipe my machine!!!"

    3. Bargaining:
      • Example - "If I only buy one more..."

    4. Depression:
      • Example - "When are the new machines coming over here???"

    5. Acceptance:
      • Example - "It's going to be okay."; "I can't fight it, I may as well buy another one..."


    人生は恐れなければ、とても素晴らしいものなんだよ。
    人生に必要なもの。それは勇気と想像力、そして少しのお金だ。

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    Number 5 from Compirate Hits home.
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    Default Re: 12 Step Program for Pachi Addiction

    My 1 step Program for Pachi Addiction Recovery*

    1 - Have a Baby

    OK so technically it's more than 1 step but it works.
    You will find you have no time to play Pachi's. Cured

    *Results may vary, you may still find yourself thinking about them 24 hours a day.

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    Default Re: 12 Step Program for Pachi Addiction

    Quote Originally Posted by monkeyboy View Post
    My 1 step Program for Pachi Addiction Recovery*

    1 - Have a Baby

    OK so technically it's more than 1 step but it works.
    You will find you have no time to play Pachi's. Cured

    *Results may vary, you may still find yourself thinking about them 24 hours a day.
    You mean you can PLAY them?
    I'm not addicted to Pachinkos. I can quit at any time. Did I tell you about the three machines that I have on the way?

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    Default Re: 12 Step Program for Pachi Addiction

    *LoL*

    I'm taking points 1 and 3 from compachi's list

    my pachi-addiction is still young, so it's not yet a hopeless case ...

    just one more pachinko should be enough! ...

    (or should I just stop telling my gf about my purchases?! hmmm)

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    *BUMP*

    Card Shark needs to read this thread.
    Jeff Jackson, Denver CO

    There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."

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    Default Re: 12 Step Program for Pachi Addiction

    Quote Originally Posted by JACKSJE4 View Post
    *BUMP*

    Card Shark needs to read this thread.
    he already saw the link. I posted the link in the SB.

    But yes this is a very good thread that needs to be brought up again.

    100 machines and counting...

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    Quote Originally Posted by JACKSJE4 View Post
    *BUMP*

    Card Shark needs to read this thread.
    Just did. It's official, I am a pachiholic!!!
    "Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well."
    Pachiholic and Proud!!! サメ

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    Default Re: 12 Step Program for Pachi Addiction

    I'm an even bigger Pachiholic. I mean just look at my signature.

    100 machines and counting...

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    I knew I had a problem when the wife asked if I was done buying(about 8 or 9 machines later). So I bought some more, then thinned the herd, then bought some more, then thinned the herd, then bought some more...bwuhahahahahahahahahahaha!
    Pachinko -Nishijin "C" Fishing Game & Hockey, Red Lions, CR Red Lions, Heiwa Double Wing, Takao Bruce Lee, SanseiR&D 777 Sevens Rock, Sankyo Wanted!, lots of other vintages!; Pachislo -SPIN LUCK, Kung Fu Lady, Gamera High Grade, Gundam

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    My name is Jeff, and I am a Pachiholic!
    Jeff Jackson, Denver CO

    There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."

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    Hi Jeff
    "Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well."
    Pachiholic and Proud!!! サメ

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    Hi my name is Steve and I am a PachiHolic.

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    My name is Aaron...and I am a pachiholic
    "Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well."
    Pachiholic and Proud!!! サメ

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    My Name is D**** and im a Pachiholic...


    The names have been chanded or hidden to protect the stupid
    Never Doubt that a small group of thoughtful, .......... /........ If your not going to stand behind our troops
    ...committed people can change the world. ............. /.................Please, Please stand in front of them
    .....Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has............./
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    My name is yose and I am a pachiholic,and I keep getting these pachi fevers.I need a fix.
    IMAGINATION IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN KNOWLEDGE

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    My name is cardwwi, and I am a Pachiholic!

    So, I need just 12 more Pachinko and I will be cured? I will need a bigger house getting short on wall space for them.
    Unless you try to be more than you are, what you are is all you will ever be.
    http://www.pachinkorestorations.com/

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    I was telling my wife last night that I am thinking of knocking out an exterior wall to the house to expand the gameroom. This is probably not a good step for me torwards recovery.
    "Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well."
    Pachiholic and Proud!!! サメ

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