1969.12
Universal Lease Co., Ltd. was established for the purpose of leasing jukeboxes.
Corporate Information
Corporate History
Founding
The 1970's
1970.7
Commenced manufacture of amusement machines.
1970
AM Pachinko
Time 80 (Hachimaru)
1971.10
Changed trade name to Universal Co., Ltd.
1973.6
Spun off Sales Division as Universal Giken Co., Ltd.
1975.5
Universal Giken Co., Ltd. changed its trade name to Universal Sales Co., Ltd.
1975.9
Built new factory in Oyama, Tochigi Prefecture that subsequently commenced full-scale production of various game machines.
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1976
AM Roulette
Mimi Roulette
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1977
AM Video Game
Scratch
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1978
AM Video Driving Game
Get A Way
1979.12
Spun off Development Division as Universal Technos Co., Ltd.
The 1980's
1980.3
Constructed new factory located in Oyama, Tochigi Prefecture (Oyama Factory No. 2). Expanded production to include Pachislot machines for the entertainment and amusement industry.
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1980
Pachislot
AMERICANA
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1982
AM Video Game
Mr. Do!
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1982
5-Reel Slot Machine
El Toro
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1985
Pachislot
AMERICANA XX
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1985
3-Reel Slot Machine
Magnificent Seven
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1987
Pachislot
Tropicana 7X
1988.4
Procured factory in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture and commenced production of amusement machines.
The 1990's
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1990
Pachislot
Continental Ⅲ
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1992
Pachislot
CHERRY BAR
1993.4
Universal Co., Ltd. and Universal Sales Co., Ltd. merged.
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1995
Pachislot
CRANKY CONDOR
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1997
Pachinko
CR OTOHIME4
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1997
Pachislot
Thunder V
1998.4
Universal Technos Co., Ltd. absorbed Universal Sales Co., Ltd. in merger and changed trade name to ARUZE CORP. Relocated head office to Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo.
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1998
Pachislot
HANABI
1998.9
Registered shares on over-the-counter market of Japan Securities Dealers Association (JASDAQ).
1999.8
Built new factory in Yotsukaido, Chiba Prefecture (current Pachislot and Pachinko machine manufacturing site).
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1999
Pachislot
AZTECA
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1999
Pachislot
O-HANABI
The 2000's
2000.10
Acquired shares of ARUZE USA, Inc. (currently a consolidated subsidiary).
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2001
Game
Shadow Hearts
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2003
Pachislot
HANABI HAYKKEI
2004.6
Obtained gaming machine manufacturer's license renewable with a 2-year validity in the State of Nevada.
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2004
Game
Shadow Hearts: Covenant
2004.12
Listed on JASDAQ Securities Exchange.
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2005
©SEGA ©RED
Pachislot
Sakura Wars
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2005
Game
Shadow Hearts: From the New World
2006.7
Obtained gaming machine manufacturer's license renewable without limitation in the State of Nevada.
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2007
Pachislot
AO DON
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2007
Pachislot
AKA DON
2008.6
Made transition to company with committees.
2008.8
Obtained provisional license to operate casino resort in the Philippines.
2009.11
Changed trade name to Universal Entertainment Corporation.
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2009
Pachislot
MIDORI DON
The 2010's
2010.3
Universal Entertainment's casino resort project (Manila Bay Resorts) was designated as a special economic zone.
Foreign capital restrictions on casino businesses in the Philippines were lifted for the project.
2010.4
Listed on Osaka Securities Exchange JASDAQ following the merger of Osaka Securities Exchange and JASDAQ Securities Exchange.
2010.6
Made transition to company with board of auditors.
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2011
Pachislot
MILLION GOD : KAMIGAMI NO KEIFU
2012.1
Manila Bay Resorts Project's groundbreaking ceremony held in Manila.
2013.7
Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange JASDAQ (standard) following the integration of Tokyo Stock Exchange and Osaka Securities Exchange.
2013.10
Okada Museum of Art opened at Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa.
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2013
Pachislot
CRANKY COLLECTION
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2013
©Magica Quartet/Aniplex・Madoka Partners・MBS
Pachislot
SLOT Puella Magi Madoka Magica
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2014
©Y,S,K/G
Pachislot
Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls Kizuna
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2014
Pachislot
ANOTHER GOD HADES : JUDGMENT
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2014
Pachislot
OKIDOKI!
2016.3
Established joint venture ZEEG Co. Ltd. with Sammy Corporation (currently ZEEG LLC.)
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2016
Event
Joint event "Universal Carnival" × "Sammy Festival".
2016.7
The casino resort project in the Philippines was officially named OKADA MANILA.
2016.12
Acquired license to operate casino at OKADA MANILA.
Commenced operation of casino.
2017.3
Completed construction of the world's largest multi-color fountains" The Fountain" at Okada Manila.
2017.12
Cove Manila, covered by an enormous glass dome, started operating at Okada Manila.
2018.12
Completed construction of Tower A (Pearl Wing) at Okada Manila.
The 2020's
2021.11
Completed construction of Tower B (Coral Wing) at Okada Manila.
2022.4
Moved listing from Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) JASDAQ (Standard) market to TSE Standard Market in line with the revision of TSE's market segments.
