Super Pachinko on SNES is one of those weird little gems that somehow makes dropping metal balls down a peg-filled board way more exciting than it should be. The first time I booted it up, I thought it’d be a quick time-waster—but then I lost an hour trying to nudge the flippers just right to keep the chain going.

The colors pop in that classic 16-bit way, and the sound effects are oddly satisfying—every clink and clatter makes you want to chase that next big payout. There’s no deep story or anything, just pure, simple mechanics that somehow get under your skin. I still remember the first time I hit a jackpot and the screen lit up like a carnival.

It’s not for everyone, but if you’ve got a soft spot for arcade-style games or just want something mindless to zone out with, this one’s weirdly hard to put down. Just don’t blame me when you start dreaming about bouncing silver balls.