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Press release:
Vancouver, Canada | September 17, 2026 – Pop! Pachinko, the pachinko roguelike with city pop vibes from developer Pangolin Interactive, combines arcade roguelike gameplay and immaculate vibes today on PC via Steam.

Play Japan’s most famous game of chance in a neon-drenched city pop world where dropping balls and earning points gets turned on its head, with random board effects and power-ups can massively change the tide, earning bigger points and bigger rewards.

Keep the winning streak going by purchasing powered-up balls and charmed-up charms to earn even more points and turn a standard run into number-climbing victories. Take the winnings and visit the konbini to purchase new power-ups, music and more to keep the high scoring sessions going all night long.

ABOUT Pop! Pachinko

Pop! Pachinko is a single-player, pachinko roguelike with vibrant city pop aesthetics to create a vibey-dreamlike atmosphere where chill tunes and easy-to-learn gameplay creates the perfect pick up and play experience.

Roguelike Pachinko Gameplay – Japan’s favorite arcade game is given a modern roguelike twist with random board effects and powers-ups dynamically changing the flow of the game.

Creative Charms and Bold Balls – Big scoring balls and creative charms can be purchased to continue chasing high scores and unlocking new boards. Combine the two to create true high score synergy!

Chill Tunes and Helpful Powerups – High scores mean more cool collectables and powerups to buy. Visit the konbini and purchase new pop tunes to vibe with and power-ups to create that perfect run.

A 90’s era City Pop World – Play in a world made for pachinko with dreamy neon visuals, city pop tunes, and pure vibes that perfectly match a chill 20-minute pick-up-and-play session or a big points-scoring blowout.

Cute Collectables – Chibi pops are cute, fun, and look great on an experienced pachinko player’s shelf. Collect them all, each with their own rarity and based on cute animals!

“I am excited, humbled, and amazed at the incredible response we have received for Pop! Pachinko,” said Pangolin Interactive Director Gordan Pang. “To see so much positive response inspires me to continue creating games that fans can enjoy. Thank you, and please enjoy our game!”

Pop! Pachinko releases today for PC via Steam for $12.99 USD.

For more information on Pop! Pachinko, please follow them on X, TikTok, Instagram, and Discord.

About Pangolin Interactive.
Pangolin Interactive is a Vancouver based studio founded by solo game developer Gordon Pang. Pang previously worked in the mobile games industry and used his experience to open Pangolin Interactive. Pop! Pachinko will be the studio’s first title.