Development and adoption of management-controlled and medal-less gaming machines
First written in FY2021. 4 of 12 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026Smart pachinko adoption progressing, but market revitalization falling shortAnnual report
「In the pachinko market, machines featuring the new gameplay “Lucky Trigger 3.0 Plus” were introduced and progress was made in the spread of smart pachinko machines, although the market as a whole has not yet been sufficiently revitalized.」
Although progress was seen in smart pachinko adoption, the launch of machines equipped with Lucky Trigger 3.0 Plus alone did not revitalize the overall pachinko market, and total unit sales fell below the previous fiscal year. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the pachinko market, the adoption of machines equipped with the new form of gameplay “Lucky Trigger 3.0 Plus” has driven the spread of smart pachinko machines, while machines showing strong utilization have begun to emerge. Bright signs of market revitalization are beginning to appear.」
Smart pachinko adoption progressed following the introduction of machines equipped with Lucky Trigger 3.0 Plus, and some machines have achieved strong utilization. Smart gaming machines have moved from the expectation stage to the development stage. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of popularity and evaluations after introduction, smart pachinko equipped with the new gameplay features Lucky Trigger and "Ultra Big START" has been well received, and we decided to increase production in the third quarter.」
Although the delay in smart pachinko adoption remains a challenge, individual machines equipped with new gameplay features have been well received, leading to a decision to increase production in the third quarter. - FY2024Smart pachislot remains strong, while the delay in smart pachinko adoption continuesAnnual report
「Smart pachislot machines have continued to produce hit titles and are driving utilization across the pachislot market. By contrast, only a limited number of smart pachinko machines have become hits, and momentum for machine replacement has yet to build. Smart pachislot machines therefore remain ahead of smart pachinko machines in both unit sales and installation ratios.」
Among next-generation gaming machines, smart pachislot is leading in adoption and utilization, while smart pachinko has not achieved full-scale adoption and machine-specific challenges continue. - FY2024-Q3Smart pachislot strength continues, while challenges to the full-scale shift to smart pachinko remainAnnual report
「In the pachinko and pachislot industry, the pachislot market has maintained strong operating levels as hit smart pachislot machines have continued to emerge, and conditions have remained favorable as smart pachislot machines account for an increasing share of titles sold and installed machines. In the pachinko market, meanwhile, several smart pachinko machines have become hits, but the shift toward smart machines has not yet gathered full momentum, and no new titles are available to drive operating levels, whether conventional or smart. As a result, conditions remain somewhat sluggish compared with the pachislot market.」
Smart pachislot adoption and utilization are progressing strongly, supported by continued hits and a rising installation ratio. Smart pachinko, however, has not achieved a full-scale shift despite the launch of several hit machines, and challenges to adoption and market revitalization remain. - FY2024-Q2Smart pachislot adoption reaches full scale, while challenges to smart pachinko adoption continueAnnual report
「In the pachinko and pachislot industry, adoption of smart gaming machines has progressed. Smart pachislot has entered a phase of widespread adoption, as many new titles have been launched and hit models have emerged, making a significant contribution to improved utilization. For smart pachinko, however, differentiating its game mechanics from current machines remains a challenge. Although some models have succeeded through trial and error, full-scale adoption is expected to take more time.」
Smart pachislot has progressed to the full-scale adoption stage following the launch of new titles and hit machines, while differentiating smart pachinko's gameplay and the delay in its adoption remain challenges. - FY2024-Q1Strong smart pachislot performance, but smart pachinko adoption remains sluggishAnnual report
「Under these conditions, the pachislot machine sales market is performing well, with pachinko parlors showing strong purchase interest in pachislot machines, including smart pachislot. In contrast, the pachinko machine sales market remains somewhat sluggish because smart pachinko machines have not yet gained full momentum.」
Purchase interest and the sales market for pachislot machines, including smart pachislot, are strong, while the adoption of smart pachinko has not yet reached full scale. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Smart pachinko machines also began to appear in April 2023, and the full-scale adoption of smart gaming machines has finally begun. In this environment, the Group is promoting the development of smart gaming machines alongside current pachinko and pachislot machines, making the transition to smart gaming machines an opportunity for industry development and further Group growth, and will fulfill its social mission as a leading company.」
In addition to the track record of smart pachislot, the company has reaffirmed its commitment to transitioning to and promoting the development of smart gaming machines, including smart pachinko scheduled to launch in April 2023. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The pachislot market is steadily improving, with smart pachislot machines being introduced successively from November showing utilization that meets pachinko parlor expectations.」
The rollout of smart pachislot has begun, and the machines are showing utilization that meets pachinko parlor expectations. Next-generation gaming machines have moved from the expectation stage to actual adoption and utilization. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the transition to machines compliant with the new regulations, the pachislot market, which had remained sluggish, saw 6.5 machines with expanded game mechanics begin to gain widespread adoption. Their utilization has met parlors' expectations and is making a significant contribution to the recovery of the pachislot market. In addition, the arrival of smart pachislot in November is expected to drive further improvement in market conditions.」
Following the full-scale adoption of Type 6.5 machines, smart pachislot is scheduled to launch in November. Next-generation gaming machines have moved from the expectation stage to the stage of having a specific launch schedule. - FY2022ReframedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, the next-generation gaming machines, smart pachinko and smart pachislot, are scheduled to feature enhanced gameplay compared with current machines. Because players will not touch balls or medals while playing, these machines will also help prevent the spread of infection.」
The explanation has been revised from the former terms “management-controlled gaming machines” and “medal-less gaming machines” to describe “smart pachinko” and “smart pachislot” as next-generation machines offering enhanced gameplay and contactless operation. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「The "managed gaming machines" and "medal-less gaming machines," next-generation gaming machines that the industry has been jointly promoting for some time, are expected to stimulate new demand once the replacement of machines with those compliant with the new regulations has been completed. The Group regards their arrival as an important opportunity and will actively pursue their development and adoption.」
The policy of actively pursuing the development and adoption of management-controlled and medal-less gaming machines as a demand opportunity following completion of the transition to machines compliant with the new regulations is stated for the first time.