How to read the machine

[rod3926]

Now that you guys have helped me discover the make of machine I have and that it actually works correctly (needs a dongle), now help me understand a couple of things. One, when, if ever do I get three of a kind on my video. I get two but never three which I suppose is the jackpot.

Another issue is that above the video screen there is a number that sometimes is stationary and sometimes rolls rapidly from one to ten. On each side of the number are four small lights. At times one is lighted, at others, two, three or four. When I "win" from the middle slot I usually get five balls. Thanks

[hanabi]

Hello ,

You might find the links in our Pachinko FAQs section of the Research Centre useful,

in particular, the 'Modern day operation' one

[Ikaria]

Three of a kind will only come up when the computer says it's ready for a fever, so just hang in there and keep shooting.

The four lights indicate stocked reel spins. You get a spin everytime a ball enters the center tulip. Since most machines don't stock more than 4. You can use the stop button on the shooter to conserve balls until you have used up some of your spins. Very important if you were playing in a parlour where each shot costs you money.

[rod3926]

Little by little I'm learning. I think I have most of it now, thanks.

[hanabi]

Hello ,

You might find the links in our Pachinko FAQs section of the Research Centre useful,

in particular, the 'Modern day operation' one

Oops for some reason I missed the link from my post

PachiTalk Research Center - FAQ - Pachinko - PachiTalk

Apologies