AKB48 Team Surprise Pachinko Owners - Q&A/Discussion

I think you can switch oshimen at any time to level up someone else. That's why it has you select when you log in, which information you want to view.

- But I could be wrong, haven't actually tried it.

I've gotten Yui up to level 34. When you hit a fever/jackpot, they can jump multiple levels in under a minute.

 

Couple of quick notes:

- I need to update the PachiLog section. The old app no longer is accepting new memberships. You now need to download and use the generic PachiLog app to track and save your progress.
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pachirogu/id452251830?mt=8
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.kyoraku.pachilog.main

- I played the Team Surprise 2014 machine while I was in Japan last week. It's even better than the first, with many more bells and whistles. My favorite is the two LED spinners they have on the left and right, which generate animated images including the wotagei. Also seems to have many more members (not for play, but that pop up from time to time). Though I don't recommend playing pachinko. I spent 5000 yen (about $40) for about 20-30 minutes of play, and only won 63 yen back. Plus the parlors are incredibly noisy and smoky. Sensory overload lol.

 

*heavy breathing*



Lol joke aside I actually own a couple panchinko's but they are extremely hard to upkeep (well at least for me and my crazy lifestyle)...so now they sit in my grandma's house haha. Granted if you don't up keep the pachinko balls do rust and the machine slowly wears out. But the newer ones are fairly sturdy. They are considering bringing Pachinko's to hawaii under "entertainment" since they already have coin dozers.

 

I just received the 2012 AKB48 Pachinko machine. My Japanese is extremely limited and I am having a hard time getting the machine set up for play. I downloaded the new pachilog app (iOS), but have no idea where to go on it, does anyone have any pointers on it? Are you able to start play without using the QR scanner? The machine seems to be in good condition but can't figure out how to start a game. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I had also managed to register my email using the old app, but can't seem to log into it. whenever I try to use the registered email some message pops up

 

I have sent a message to Tensai but have not received a response yet. The menu comes up after the diagnostic check and have been able to select member. On the mini screen there is a 1 hour countdown, Not sure what that is. I can shoot the balls, but I don't see it doing anything on the screen with the three members and Numbers. I thank you for your response.

 

I haven't had a ball go through that hole yet, I do hear a male Japanese voice talking and after a few min of shooting balls it goes back to the menu screen. It seems that the balls pretty much shoot to the far right or drop down before it can go through the hole you mentioned. Will keep trying with it. I do thank you for letting me know what the timer is.

 

Sorry - I'm in Japan for vacation, so my responses are going to be slow/delayed.

I think @Cristafari answered most, but for the Pachilog app.

You need to get the new, generic, PachiLog app that I linked above. You also need to create an entirely new account in that app, unless you had created one in the old app before October 6th, 2014. I've also had a lot of reports that this doesn't play well with creating the account on Android devices - so if possible try to use iOS (you can even use an iPad or iPod touch). Mine auto-logs in, but there should be an option on that first screen you see that says 新規登録 or something to that effect. The app is only necessary for saving progress.

The machine will stay relatively silent until you hit the 'payout' targets/goals. As @Cristafari mentioned it's the one right below the main screen. It shouldn't be too hard to hit, you are supposed to rapid fire the balls, not do them one at a time. Best place is aim is right before they go shooting over to the right side (you only want them going to the right when you are in fever mode - and the display shows an arrow indicating this).

I don't know why you are hearing a man's voice, should not make any noise until balls start going into the goals. If you are still having problems, post a photo of the main LCD screen (when you are not on the menu). We might be able to suss out better what is happening.

 

I want to thank you and @Cristafari for your help in explaining things for me. I believe the machine is working, hit the payout spot and the main LCD went through some of the motions and was able to go through some of the songs that had been unlocked. Haven't had balls move from the upper rear tray yet. I am working on the pachilog app. If can't figure it out will wait for your return from Japan to ask for your help. Again Thank you so much. It seems I may need help with the app. I am using an iPhone. I think I got everything entered but correctly but not sure where to go form there.

 

I tried one of these machines in Tokyo...I'm pretty sure it was the 2014 version as they had signs indicating they were brand new....anyway, I had no idea how to play it

$450 for a 2012 machine seems really inexpensive for how complex these things are though!!