PSXEYakuza: Like A Dragon isn’t just about trading blows in its fresh turn-based battles. It’s equally about the countless ways you can idle away an afternoon in Yokohama’s entertainment quarter.
Classic Japanese slot machines, so-called Pachinko Slots or in short, Pachislot, are one of the most loved mini games in the Yakuza series and have been available since the original title to the 6th one, including a few spin-offs. The much-loved Pachislot mini game is back and bigger than ever on Yakuza 7 for both PS4 and PS5 versions, reborn as the go-to slot simulator that blends brand-new cabinets with legendary old favourites.
What Are Pachinko Slots?
Pachinko Slots are Japanese gaming machines that marry the vertical, pinball-like playfield of traditional pachinko with the spinning reels and payout logic of a Western slot machine. Instead of firing steel balls, players insert tokens or medals, trigger three electronic reels and aim to line up symbols; successful spins pay out more tokens that can be swapped for prizes and, via the legal “three-shop” exchange, indirectly for cash.
The concept traces its roots to early pachinko, itself an offshoot of the tabletop “Corinth game” or “Billard japonais” imported to Japan in the 1920s and commercialised as an adult pastime in Nagoya around 1930. The original Plinko, a popular pricing game segment on the US show “The Price Is Right,” and recent online plinko creations borrow the same idea of a ball (or disc) dropping through a forest of pegs toward prize slots. It is frequently cited as a Western analogue to pachinko in gaming literature.
Where to Find Pachislot in Yakuza 7
You can play pachislot machines at three parlours in Yakuza 7: PIA, Espace Nittaku and Maruhan in nestled in Isezaki Ijinchō and Kamurochō, with a dedicated mode that lets you set each machine to whatever configuration you fancy.
PachiSlots You Can Play on Yakuza 7
On Yakuza 7, there are four popular pachislot machines from Universal Entertainment and Sammy, a company under the Sega Sammy group that specialises in pachinko and pachislot production.
- Million God – Triumph of the Deities
- Another God Hades – Zeus Snatched Edition
- Pachislot Fist of the Blue Sky: Tomo
- Pachislot Beast King: Roar of the King
Million God – Triumph of the Deities (Universal Entertainment)
The 2015 smash-hit from the ever-popular GOD range whisks you off to a glitzy, Greek-myth playground. Land the GOD GAME bonus, and you’re treated to a heavenly stage show where Olympus itself seems to rain down rewards.
Another God Hades – Zeus Snatched Edition (Universal Entertainment)
This darker cousin in the GOD line drags you beneath the clouds and into the underworld. Your opening batch of GOD GAME spins is decided by the JUDGEMENT feature, where Cerberus, Persephone and big-boss Hades rock up with ominous flair.
Pachislot Fist of the Blue Sky: Tomo (Sammy)
Ripped straight from the hit manga, the freshest Fist of the Blue Sky cabinet plunges you into ferocious showdowns. Modes such as Hepopo Frenzy and Moment of Destiny recreate the series’ life-or-death clashes with a pulse-pounding style.
Pachislot Beast King: Roar of the King (Sammy)
The newest entry in the beloved Beast King series drops you in the heart of the savannah. Trigger a Savannah Chance bonus and four mighty beasts charge onto the reels, each unleashing its high-octane spectacle.
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Yakuza 7 Slot (Pachislot) – Quick Tips & Tricks
While you don’t have to spend your money in real life to play these slots, you still need to use the in-game tokens. If you earn coins to a certain extent, you can exchange them for rewards. Here are some tips and tricks you can consider before playing pachislots on Yakuza 7.
Hunt High-Probability Machines:
Pick cabinets with a naturally higher chance of hitting bonuses.
Memorise “Good” Rotation Counts:
Learn the spin numbers that often pay out and move on if a machine is far from them.
Ceiling (“tenjō”) Targeting:
Every machine guarantees a payout once its ceiling spin count is reached. Invest only when a cabinet is close to that figure.
High-Setting Medals:
Exchange batting-centre prizes for these items, insert them before playing, and the machine runs at its best setting, virtually assuring profit over time.
Save–Reload Abuse:
Save before sitting down. Reload if you lose and keep the file if you win. Leaving for the title screen reshuffles all rotation numbers, letting you reset bad layouts until you find a good one.
Yakuza: Like A Dragon Pachinko Slots Explained
Pachislot in Yakuza 7 is more than a side activity, it is a lovingly recreated slice of Japanese arcade history. Whether you sit down for the mythic light-show of Million God, a gritty clash in Fist of the Blue Sky, or a quick medal farm before your next story quest, each cabinet captures the spectacle that once made real-world parlours the biggest earners in global gambling. So the next time you pass a neon-lit parlour, take a seat, and feed the reels!
Note: Pachislot machines are not available on Yakuza 8 (Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth).