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Step into the excitement of the Gachinko Home Run Competition—a thrilling baseball challenge where you swing for the fences against an increasingly difficult pitching machine. Test your timing, reflexes, and power as you face off against fastballs, curveballs, and even magical mystery pitches!
At the start, the pitching machine throws only straight balls, giving you a chance to warm up. But don’t get too comfortable—soon enough, it ramps up the intensity by throwing curveballs and powerful magic balls that will truly test your batting skills. It's a simple yet addictive gameplay loop that captured hearts during the Garake era and remains a must-play today, whether you're a die-hard baseball fan or just looking for some nostalgic fun.
● September 2022 Update Highlights
In addition to the original [ttpp]Gachinko Home Run Competition[/ttpp], you can now enjoy several exciting sequels and spin-offs—including "Gachinko Magic Ball Competition" and "Gachinko Pitcher"—completely free by watching short videos. These titles bring new mechanics, deeper progression systems, and even more variety to the franchise:
◆ Gachinko Magic Ball Competition
This game lets you unleash incredible magic balls (yes, Ma! Home run-style) in competitive play. Enjoy updated visuals, fresh title unlocks, and all-new background music to keep the energy high while you send balls flying out of the park.
◆ Gachinko Pitcher
Flip the script and take the mound as a pitcher! In this unique twist on the series, you're the one trying to strike out the batter. Count pitches like in real baseball, level up your abilities, unlock new pitch types, and earn cool titles along the way. With RPG-like growth elements, this game offers long-term enjoyment and strategic depth.
◆ Gachinko Home Run Tournament
Aim for victory at Koshien by defeating rival schools in this intense tournament mode. While you play as the batter, you can also train a virtual pitcher (though they won't be taking the mound themselves). This game introduces stat reductions, experience point accumulation, and exclusive magic balls not seen in earlier entries. Plus, in response to popular demand, left-handed hitting is now available via a toggle switch.
◆ Gachinko Home Run Tournament 2
The ultimate sequel combining elements from both the home run competition and pitching gameplay styles. Challenge yourself in a winner-takes-all tournament format where you control both the batter and the pitcher. Distribute earned experience points freely between offense and defense, unlock powerful new magic pitches, and dominate the competition with both bat and ball.
As part of the latest updates, we've fine-tuned the experience point system across all included games—including the original [yyxx]Gachinko Home Run Competition[/yyxx]—to make leveling up smoother and more rewarding. We’ve also made slight adjustments to batting parameters so that pulled shots travel just a bit farther, adding extra satisfaction to every well-timed swing.
### What's New in Version 3.1 (Updated June 8, 2024)

Improved stability for Android 13 devices

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