Konkichi is starting to realize there was never any swing-back of his luck.
2026 kicked off with a rush of new machines right from the start of the new year, and that flow shows no signs of stopping. If anything, it’s accelerating even more, so I want to try as many of them as I can.
Hokuto Tensei 2 feels like it has been nicely brushed up, but the more I play it, the more ancient memories come back to me, and I end up holding my head in my hands. That’s the problem.
I like SAO as content, so when I see the ama-deji version, I end up playing it too, but the road to LT is still rough.
The initial hit is light, so it’s nice that you can pretty casually enjoy the thrill of whether you can get LT from RUSH. But because it has become easier to try, even though I understand it’s below the border, my wallet ends up getting loose.
As if sounding the alarm on an environment where machines just don’t spin enough, “Kotesuta” systems (a mechanism that guarantees a certain number of spins) have appeared, and of course, opinions are divided.
I think each manufacturer will start incorporating these kinds of systems from here on, but personally, my honest feeling is that it was good for there to be both support and criticism right from the start.
I’ve seen plenty of machines disappear without anyone even looking their way, so having discussion happen is a good thing.
Apathy is the saddest thing of all.
And starting in February 2026, new-standard Pachinko machines with settings are scheduled to appear.
To give my usual rough explanation, “in addition to the initial hit probability, it will also be possible for the medal output distribution during big hits to follow the setting.”
When things reach this point, my view is that “Kotesuta-style systems × new-standard setting-equipped machines” may create a wider range of adjustment options.
As one user, I’m firmly in the camp that welcomes new systems, so I’m looking forward to seeing how they develop from here.
Now then, that’s enough preamble, so I’ll list the schedule for February 2026.
February
7th (Sat)
【TUREUCHI】Store ① in Nakano, Tokyo
21st (Sat)
【TUREUCHI】Store ① in Nakano, Tokyo
What I need now is the power to draw a good number in the entry lottery!
“With a number around this range, I should be able to secure one” ⇒ then I enter and multiple target machines are already taken. I want to wipe away that sadness (｀・ω・´)
