

Super Pachinko is one of those weird little SNES oddities that feels like it shouldn’t exist—but I’m glad it does. It’s basically a digital version of Japan’s pinball-meets-slot-machine obsession, complete with the flashing lights and chaotic ball physics you’d expect. The table layouts are simple but weirdly satisfying once you get the hang of timing your shots.
At first, I thought it was just a barebones simulator, but there’s actually some strategy in nudging the machine (yes, you can do that) to tilt the odds in your favor. The sound effects are pure early '90s arcade chaos—lots of metallic clattering and obnoxious jingles when you hit a jackpot. Not exactly deep, but weirdly addictive if you’re into this kind of thing.
Definitely more of a novelty than a must-play, but it’s a fun time capsule of Japanese arcade culture.
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Super Metroid (snes) (snes)
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Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (snes) (snes)
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The Legend Of Zelda (snes) (snes)
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Star Fox (snes) (snes)
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Chrono Trigger (snes) (snes)
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Secret Of Mana (snes) (snes)
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - The Fighting Edition (snes)
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - Fighting Edition (snes)
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (europe) (snes)
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - The Movie (snes)
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Death And Return Of Superman, The (europe) (snes)
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Spider-man And The X-men In Arcade's Revenge (4 Man Version) (snes)