Pachislot Kemono Friends

Pachislot Kemono Friends is an upcoming pachislot machine developed by Rodeo and published by Sammy (both subsidiaries of Sega Sammy Holdings).

=Gameplay=

Overview of Pachislot

 * This section provides a general overview of how pachislot machines operate that is necessary for explaining the gameplay of Pachislot Kemono Friends to a western audience. Those who are familiar with the machines may ignore this section.

Like most pachislot machines, the primary gameplay of Pachislot Kemono Friends revolves around setting three reels in motion, each adorned with pictures such as bells and a 7, and attempting to create certain patterns with favorable results. Unlike most western slot machines, pachislot machines require the player to manually stop each individual reel, and so there is some degree of player skill involved rather than a pure reliance on luck. The order in which you stop each reel matters more than the patterns on the reel itself. While payout is often low (limited to 15 medals), during gameplay, events will occur at random that can place the game into one of three high-payout states known as Big Bonus, Regular Bonus, and Assist Time. Big Bonus and Regular Bonus states rig the probability of the game to near-constant payouts, with Big Bonus naturally resulting in higher gains. Assist Time states, however, instead tell the player which reels to stop to receive a good payout. The player may also enter into a Chance Zone states where their luck and skill may allow them to enter Assist Time or Bonus modes. Unlike Bonus or Assist Time, there are sometimes multiple forms of Chance Zone in a single machine, which operate under different rules and may be entirely luck, or entirely skill.

Pachislot Kemono Friends

 * This section details an upcoming game, and therefore details are speculative.

During play, the player will be able to enter an Assist Time state known as Japari Time. Additionally, entering Japari Time appears to be capable of leveling up Serval, Fennec Fox, and Raccoon in some way. As they level up, they may Wild Release, which may increase payout. Additionally, there are also Chance Zones called Kemono Quests, featuring characters from Sammy's popular pachislot series, Beast King, as well as Serval. Another form of Chance Zone that seems to be present is Animal Channel, which features an educational animal video. Friends that appear in Animal Channel include Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey and Crested Ibis. During normal gameplay, the player may also collect "V" symbols. Collecting six symbols likely places the player into Japari Time. Additionally, Friends in Animal Channel also have levels, implying a form of progression. Lastly, screenshots show that there is also a meter labeled "Lucky Gacha", which may send the player into a Bonus state.

=Featured Friends=
 * Serval (Japari Time, Animal Channel, Kemono Quest)
 * Fennec Fox (Japari Time, Animal Channel)
 * Raccoon (Japari Time, Animal Channel)
 * Alpaca Suri (Animal Channel)
 * Crested Ibis (Animal Channel)
 * Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey (Animal Channel)
 * Mountain Tapir (Animal Channel)

Beast King Friends

 * Eri-yan (Beast King)
 * Lion (Beast King) (Kemono Quest)
 * Gorilla (Beast King) (Kemono Quest)
 * Old World Vulture (Beast King)
 * Ostrich (Beast King) (Kemono Quest)
 * Elephant (Beast King) (Cabinet)
 * Mongoose (Beast King) (Cabinet)
 * Hippopotamus (Beast King) (Cabinet)
 * Giraffe (Beast King) (Eyecatch Footage)
 * Wildebeest (Beast King)
 * Zebra (Beast King) (Eyecatch Footage)