Pachinko Kaguya Hime is one of those weird little Game Boy oddities—a pachinko simulator with a fairy tale twist. Instead of the usual flashing lights and metal balls, you get this dreamy Japanese folklore vibe with Princess Kaguya watching over the lanes. The physics feel janky by modern standards (it is a Game Boy game), but there’s something oddly satisfying about nudging the plunger just right and watching those pixelated balls bounce between the pins.

First time I booted it up, I expected another generic pachinko clone, but the music’s got this weirdly serene quality, like you’re in some tiny digital parlor tucked away in Kyoto. Half the fun is figuring out how the scoring even works—took me a few rounds to realize some of the bumpers are worth way more than others. If you’re into retro oddballs or just want to kill time with something different, this one’s a neat little time capsule.