1970s Nishijin Pachinko Machine - Propeller

Run through of my vintage, 1970s Nishijin Pachinko machine.

[@roy168x]

Here because I'm reading Min Jin Lee's book Pachinko

[@yamnic15]

Hahahaha same

[@darkobarbarejski6793]

same, wanted to know how they actually look

[@BarbaraBaranyai84]

Me too 😊

[@SirReptitious]

When I was in junior high, so like '79-'80, there was a pizza place on the way home that had like 2 pinball tables, 2 video games, and a pachinko machine. It was similar to this with spinners, but the cups would open up like flowers and then close when a ball got inside. It was 100% self contained though so you never had access to the balls. It obviously had some kind of mechanical system that moved the balls from the "lost ball" area to the place where you could fire them with the lever. Maybe a year later, I was with my Mom at the Super-X pharmacy right across the street from that pizza parlor, and they were selling refurbed pachinko machines for $49. I really wanted one, but my parents had just bought me a Atari 2600 in 1977 for xmas for $200 plus some games. And my parents were not in any way rich. They were frugal, but in a way that never made my sister and I feel poor. But damn, I REALLY wish I could go back in time and get one of those things! I can only imagine how much they must cost now! BTW, these were machines that were from arcades on the Ginza Strip in Tokyo which had been refurbed. I have many regrets in life, and not getting one of those back then is one of them!

[@sh-oj8ei]

if in "1977" i purchased an item for "200$" in "2024" that same item would cost "$1,038.93" and people out here complaining about game console prices!

[@SirReptitious]

@@sh-oj8ei It's the same with the 2600 carts. AAA games were $39.95, and AA games were $29.95. So when people were bitching about the prices of PS3, PS4, PS5 games it annoys me because they have no idea how stupid they are....

[@myers598]

My dad has one of these. His is a Sanyko. He got it in the early 80's when I was a little kid and as kids we played with this thing all the stinking time. The sound of these machines is calming and mesmerized to me. I miss those days. I introduced my kids to it a few weeks ago and they love it.

[@hoopgal3216]

My grandfather had one at his house in the early 1980’s - I was obsessed with it!

[@GoofballLtG]

I've NEVER seen this before in all of my 80's childhood lol. I gather this is kind of like a vertical pinball+Plinko game machine. I'm here now because someone is selling one on Facebook Marketplace so I came here to see one in action. Very interesting. Thank you for sharing!

[@MeretriciousCakes]

The sounds are giving me chills!! 🤗 This is really nostalgic for me, thanks for posting.

[@alexmsibert]

I went home to visit my dad recently and he had this same exact one in his garage because he collects antiques. I was surprised. I played pachinko in Japan when I was there and also when I lived in Guam.

[@ocean6857]

*Mario Sunshine flashbacks*

[@chrisbrowning360]

I used to have that exact same machine. It's the only pachinko machine I've seen in real life Cool video, thanks for posting

[@Cledus2000]

There was this friendly but weird kid in my school. One day he invited me and a friend over to his house after school. We eventually went into his basement and it was filled with these antique Pachinko machines his dad collected.

[@peppertree5706]

Showed this to me wife. Her first time seeing pachinko.

[@Marny5580]

I still have mine - haven't played it for decades. Was learning how to 'fix it' and had lots of fun. Too bad I didn't have time to really get into fixing, etc. It works. I should sell it.

[@cdcVintage]

Just posted a viddy of my pachinko machine and explained a little how it works. Thanks for explaining a little more about it!

[@SILVERF0X13]

This seems like something that would be really fun to build using an arduino for lights and the same types of mechanical payout systems.

[@JoeLucero-r5l]

I still have one from the '70s. Next to the ball hopper is an ashtray.

[@thetruerms7899]

Just found one of this in a buddy's shop not exactly the same but very close thanks for making the video glad to see how it plays 👍

[@_The_Worst_]

So fricking awesome...🤘🏼🤪 I want one of these...👌🏼💯✔

[@flowerhour9539]

Thanks for the video! I found one abandoned by my storage unit and knew it was something cool. Now I have to figure out what to do with it!😆

[@jckozzie2010]

Still got it?? 🤔🤔

[@sqizz10]

My dad collects these. Never understood the fascination with them.

[@davesykes1966]

I've been wondering what the Hell Eric Forman (That '70s Show) had in his parent's basement shower...A strange machine...My wife found it for me here...a Pachinko Machine ! I never knew that existed

[@DangernoodleDave]

I just bought a really beat up one for 20$! Wish me luck with repairs. I've no idea what to do...

[@PropellerSteve]

Thanks for sharing.

[@waydweaver7596]

Do you know where I can get a manual for one of these.

[@TheoneStanband]

When I was a kid we had a neighbor who was a hoarder and she had one of those machines and let me play with it and I thought it was the coolest thing until a few minutes later when my ADHD child mind forgot all about it and found something else to play with.

[@joesmoe71]

Cool! I just picked up a Kyoraku Sun 406 machine and I'm trying to figure it out, at a glance it looks like it has the same basic guts as yours.

[@bluellabarber7188]

My mom has one and it doesn't pay out,do you know how to fix these at all

[@j71859]

hey i have one riht now im trying to sell it any recomendsaetions?

[@jckozzie2010]

Still got it? 🤔🤔

[@rogueseller2697]

@@jckozzie2010 i still have mine

[@waupfoo]

Memories!☺

[@ercoleercoli3973]

pachinko is magic !

[@Stonesmithable]

Very cool!!!

[@jasonsmith6408]

I wired an old Sega Genesis 10v DC wall transformer to power lighting.

[@McFlakies]

I think my dad had this, I loved playing it but then it broke and I was so annoyed

[@nohaboy100]

Had a mid 60's and mid 70's machines as a kid in Japan. Sorry I got rid of them as a young adult.

[@favesongslist]

My dad got a Bag-O-Tell when I was a kid, was fun. But why adults in Japan get addicted to such a random gambling machine is beyond me.

[@wild-radio7373]

How can I get one of these?♡♡♡

[@chrisant4735]

i have one perfect condiction .... [e-mail]

[@crazyfool1]

Here because I'm reading William Gibson's book nueromancer

[@a.maus.2615]

2:24 - when your two weeks into NNN and she hits you with this WYD?

[@guswilson3191]

What's it worth

[@jamesdavis5096]

Dont forget, you had to BUY those balls from the hall. I did when i was a kid. I won BIG TIME. I was only 8 years old. it was great. I wo 5 dollars in one day, and never lost. I would skill shot and win more than lose.

[@cameronmcgehee]

Technically if you think about it, it IS a game of SKILL!

[@jamesdavis5096]

@@cameronmcgehee That is how I won so much money

[@kitakazekozou]

I think so!

[@justindtackett]

Simon Whistler did not send me here.

[@EnidAgnusDei]

Please excuse me being thick, so the only power these need are for the lights and that is 10 volt you are saying?

[@EnidAgnusDei]

And also how do you open the front to clean it? taken the lock off but can't get inside to clean it's display!

[@AaronGNP]

Really it just needs to be enough to power either of the two lights on the machine. In theory, you could throw in some low power LED lamps and power them off of a few AA or AAA batteries. In my case, I've got a 9v battery hooked up.

[@EnidAgnusDei]

Thank you so very much for your fast reply, means a lot. Will rig up a system the same as yours me thinks!

[@wild-radio7373]

Cool♡♡♡

[@pamelabredemeyer159]

My brother got one for Christmas back in the the late 80's. Not that style

[@Twister051]

What kind of skill is there in this game? Doesn't look like any real skill to me. Flip the lever and that's it? Regardless, my wife wants one of these things. Said it's part of her childhood. What does a restored, functioning one cost from the 1970s?

[@StinkyBlack1]

theres a great looking one with balls and everything for 90$ probably near you. their all over craigslist look exactly like this one.

[@pablobox66]

This isnt't supposed to involve any skill but luck, it's just like a slot machine.

[@johnsosebee7907]

I have two of these for sale. If interested.

[@luckycharms4339]

How much?

[@riproar11]

I couldn't watch more than ten seconds with such a shaky camera.

[@360psyco]

Why the fuck didnt my dad teach me how to use this

[@funkymunky2823]

Pretty bad odds lol.

[@adamg7558]

WTF dude? Hold the damn camera still!

[@Yezusz]

Cuphead anyone no just me

[@Toasty-et6ve]

Me

[@20alphabet]

Always thought these were stupid.

[@flowerhour9539]

Well think again