I've noticed the word "PACHINKO" in many buildings and went in to take a look. As I don't understand Japanese, I don't know how to get started. Am I right to say that Pachinko refers to the game which one needs to slot small pinballs into the machine?
Can anyone explain to me what the game rules are like and what is considered a win? Also, after winning the pinballs, can I redeem for cash in yen? Are there any websites? Is the place open to foreigners?
2007-12-10 03:57:57 · 4 answers · asked by Lost-Hurt-Disappointed 3 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Japan
I used to work at one of those pachinko parlors. I would go with someone who can speak the language first.
Basically you buy those pachinko balls and all you do is to put the balls in and the machine does the rest for you.
You will have a box to store your balls in, once it gets full, you ask the employee to bring you another one.
When you are done, they will take the balls to a machine that counts how many balls you won.
After that, you go to the counter and you can exchange your winning for a prize (they have anything from snacks to cigarettes to name-brand bags and stuff). If not, you can get a token and go exchange that to cash at a specific place, you must ask them where it is, it it usually just down the street.
2007-12-10 07:32:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
They will take anybodies money at the pachinko parlour. To get started put a 500 yen coin in the slot and it dispenses balls. Put the balls in the tray of the machine and turn the knob. Depending on where the balls bounce into, the machine will dispense more balls. You then sell the balls back to the pachinko parlour in return for a token prize. Take the token prize around the corner to where you can exchange the prize for cash. Because it's illegal, you must go around the corner to get your money and that makes it OK?! I can't explain that.
2007-12-10 12:59:10 · answer #2 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's like a pin ball machine, Japanese style. The machine does'nt do the work. There's a lever on the bottom right that you flip so the balls go to a different area. On site you exchange what you win for a prize. You can then take your prize to a nearby location to exchange it for cash. Many people have become addicted to these games and lose alot of money. Just like Las Vegas, the machines work in favor of the owner. It's part skill, and alot of luck.
2007-12-10 17:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by Vinegar Taster 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just go into one of the pachinko parlors and ask around if anyone speaks English. I bet you'll find someone to help you.
2007-12-10 12:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by beez 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋