Pachinko Maruhi Hisshouhou [Model SHVC-APKJ-JPN]

Pachinko Maruhi Hisshouhou [Model SHVC-APKJ-JPN] screenshot
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32 Years old Nintendo Super Famicom cart. VAP Game [Japan]

Pachinko Maruhi Hisshouhou © 1994 VAP Game.

Pachinko Maruhi Hisshouhou is a specialized Pachinko simulation title. Unlike many other simulations of the era that focused on a single machine or a specific parlor narrative, this title functions as a multi-game sampler. It was developed by Jorudan and officially licensed under the Pachinko Maruhi Jouhou brand—a series of Pachinko strategy guides and editorial content—to provide players with a digital 'best-of' collection of four distinct Pachinko machine simulations.

The Included Machines: The title includes faithful digital recreations of four popular real-world Pachinko machines:
Areddin (as Araddin)
Bravo king Dom (as bravo Kinc Tam)
Tanukichi World (as Tanokichi World)
Yakyuuken (as Yakyuken)

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TECHNICAL

GAME ID: SHVC-APKJ-JPN

TRIVIA

A 'Guidebook' in Cartridge Form: The title, translated roughly as "Pachinko Secret Strategy Information," was essentially a multimedia extension of the Pachinko Maruhi Jouhou magazines. It targeted the serious player who wanted to practice the physics and payout logic of these four specific machines before entering a real parlor.

Development Pedigree: The game was developed by Jorudan, a company that was frequently involved in utility and simulation software for various platforms. Their expertise in creating menu-driven interfaces helped make the switching between these four distinct machines feel seamless.

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Game's screenshot.
ROM dump (MAME).