Getting Started

Everything you need to start playing on Pachinko in under 5 minutes.

Prerequisites

Before you begin:

Requirement	Details
Solana Wallet	Phantom, Solflare, or compatible
SOL Balance	~0.1 SOL minimum (for fees + gameplay)
Browser	Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge

Step 1: Install a Wallet

Recommended: Phantom

1. Visit phantom.app
2. Download browser extension
3. Click "Create New Wallet"
4. Write down your recovery phrase (12 words)
5. Store it safely never share it!

Alternative Wallets

Wallet	Best For
Solflare	Advanced features
Backpack	Gaming/xNFT
Phantom Mobile	Mobile users

Your recovery phrase is the only way to access your funds. Write it down offline. Never share it with anyone.

Step 2: Get SOL

Option A: Buy in Wallet

1. Open Phantom
2. Click "Buy"
3. Select SOL
4. Complete purchase with card
5. SOL arrives in ~5 minutes

Option B: Transfer from Exchange

1. Copy your wallet address from Phantom
2. Go to your exchange (Coinbase, Binance, etc.)
3. Withdraw SOL to your address
4. Wait ~1 minute for confirmation

How Much SOL?

Purpose	Recommended
Just testing	0.1 SOL
Casual play	0.5 - 1 SOL
Regular player	2 - 5 SOL

Keep at least 0.05 SOL reserved for transaction fees.

Step 3: Connect to Pachinko

1. Visit pachinko.fun
2. Click "Connect Wallet"
3. Select Phantom (or your wallet)
4. Approve the connection
5. You're connected

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
Wallet not detected	Install/enable browser extension
Connection fails	Refresh page, try again
Wrong network	Ensure wallet is on Solana Mainnet

Step 4: Deposit to Unified Wallet

Your Unified Wallet holds funds for all games.

How to Deposit

1. Click "Deposit" in the header
2. Enter SOL amount
3. Click "Deposit"
4. Approve transaction in wallet
5. Balance updates instantly

Your Wallet → Deposit → Unified Wallet → Play Games

Step 5: Choose Your Game

Blockpad

Fast action, high stakes tile betting.

Feature	Value
Round Duration	60 seconds
Minimum Bet	0.001 SOL
How to Win	Bet on the winning tile

Quick Start:

1. Go to Blockpad
2. Click tiles to select them
3. Enter bet amount
4. Click "Place Bet"
5. Wait 60 seconds for results

Full Blockpad Guide →

Lotto

Lottery-style gameplay with multiple chances to win.

Feature	Value
Round Duration	4 hours (configurable)
Ball Price	0.01 SOL
How to Win	Your ball is randomly selected

Quick Start:

1. Go to Lotto
2. Choose a machine (SOL, USDC, etc.)
3. Enter number of balls
4. Click "Buy Balls"
5. Wait for draw

Full Lotto Guide →

Step 6: Collect Winnings

Winnings Are Automatic

Game	Payout
Blockpad	Instant to Unified Wallet
Lotto	Instant to Unified Wallet

No claiming required winnings credited automatically!

Withdrawing

1. Click "Withdraw"
2. Enter amount
3. Approve transaction
4. SOL sent to your wallet

Each game has its own fee structure, deducted from the prize pool before payouts—not from your withdrawals.

Pro Tips for Beginners

Tip	Why
Start small	Learn mechanics before betting big
Watch a few rounds	Understand the flow first
Keep SOL for fees	Always have 0.05+ SOL reserved
Set a budget	Decide your limit before playing
Verify results	All outcomes are on-chain

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake	Prevention
No SOL for fees	Keep 0.05+ SOL reserved
Betting too much	Start with minimum bets
Ignoring the timer	Place bets before round ends
Sharing recovery phrase	Never share with anyone
Using fake sites	Bookmark official URL only

Security Checklist

• Recovery phrase written down (offline)
• Recovery phrase stored securely
• Official URL bookmarked
• Never share private keys
• Strong wallet password set

No admin will ever DM you first or ask for your recovery phrase.

Quick Reference

Minimum Amounts

Game	Minimum
Blockpad	0.001 SOL per bet
Lotto	0.01 SOL per ball
Deposit	0.001 SOL

Need Help?

Resource	Link
Discord	Join Server
Twitter	@PlayPachinko
FAQ	Common Questions

Next Steps

Now that you're set up:

1. Play Blockpad - Try tile betting
2. Play Lotto - Try the lottery
3. Unified Wallet - Manage your balance
4. Referral Program - Invite friends, earn rewards

Launch Pachinko →