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How the hell do I play pachinko?
Lord Jezo
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What the hell is this game about?
Someone from Asia let me try out a pachinko ps2 game and I have no idea whats going on. I got to the pachinko part of the game and turned it on. Or more like turned the dial. The little silver balls started spewing out and lots of flashing lights started. Noises started to chime and some girl with big boobs showed up on a little screen in the middle of the machine and told me I was super lucky.
Is there some point of pachinko or do I need to do anything besides turn the dial to control how fast the balls come out or am I just supposed to sit there and watch it?
Someone from Asia let me try out a pachinko ps2 game and I have no idea whats going on. I got to the pachinko part of the game and turned it on. Or more like turned the dial. The little silver balls started spewing out and lots of flashing lights started. Noises started to chime and some girl with big boobs showed up on a little screen in the middle of the machine and told me I was super lucky.
Is there some point of pachinko or do I need to do anything besides turn the dial to control how fast the balls come out or am I just supposed to sit there and watch it?
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Sounds bizarre. Though I think this is an explanation for a specific online version; I'm not sure how much it differs from pachinko in general.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pachinko
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My Grandparents had a Pachinco machine in their basement, so I know you can find them and bring them here.
I'm fairly sure that they brought it with them from a trip to Japan though.
My grandmother has or had one in a storage shed in her back yard, as well.
So, the things can definitely be acquired. The question lies merely in finding one that works.
My first instinct would be to check a chinatown and other such places, though to be honest I do not know how much these regions cater to those seeking Chinese goods and services, and how much they cater to general asian goods and services.
Alternatively, vegas. It would not shock me one bit for at least one working pachinko machine to exist in Las Vegas.
Everyones favourite Price is Right game. Except this Pachinko sounds more interactive.
Try Ebay.
Some modern pachinko machines are simply electronic slot machines and the ball hitting the basket (or bottom) is simply the trigger to slow/stop the slots. I'm sure they can be easily regulated this way.
Personally I prefer machines that combine both luck and some skill so I feel like I at least have a chance of getting better and actually winning.
So what's the problem exactly? You are super lucky, be content with that.
Basically, a lot of it has to do with luck; they're basically insane, flashy slot machines. The dial you speak of, I believe, affects how many balls come out, and you can adjust how fast they shoot out. There are various areas around the board where you want your balls to land.
Right...pachinko "plays" you! O_o
Yes, in the same way you dont "play" a slot machine. Its essentialy button, not a game.
Not Chinatown. Pachinko is very much a Japanese product. You might have some more luck in Little Tokyo areas (assuming you live in a big city that has one).
FYI, I live in the Seattle area, where there is a sizable Japanese-ethnic population. I've never seen a pachinko machine in Uwajimaya, which is the Japanese grocery-store (and more) of the area. Seeing how it's closely related to gambling in many ways, I highly doubt you'll just find one sitting around, unless you do a lot of digging around. eBay does seem like your best bet. (Either that, or flying to Japan)
BTW - I spent a week in Kyoto back in college (class trip) and visited a pachinko parlor. Holy hell those places are loud. Also depressing. It reminds me of seniors spending their retirement funds at Atlantic City slot machines, smoking up a storm and generally being cranky.
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as far I can tell pachinko was all about winning more little silver balls back. I've even heard its related to a lot of gambling all over asia. And even the north korean nuclear program. It is definitely one of the more odd links related to pachinko. http://fairuse.100webcustomers.com/fuj/latimes109.htm
I thought that that was essentially what a pachinko machine was, an early form of slot machine.
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sounds like the best game ever
It is. http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=&game_id=12956 . It gets pretty hot but It is one of those coin chewers all based on luck imho.
See I was going to come in all smart alecky and say, "the real question is WHY would you want to play pachinko?" But this answered it pretty well.
Judging from the one pachinko video game I ever played, you actually have very little control over the "game" though.
You just put money in until pictures of boobs come out. Everybody wins at Pachinko (Sexy Reaction)!
Except, you know, theoretically the physics of the machine make it a non-random game as you can time the release of balls and find the "perfect machine" that pays off more often than others.
I base all my conclusions on the research accomplished by Captain Japan in his epic series The Pachinko Player vs. The Parlor Owner
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Again I ask, what is the problem? It's a game with boobs, we've maxed out the gaming experience. Looking for more will only end in disappointment.
If I went into a Pachinko place with the yen equivalent of $100 how long would I get to sit there?
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From what I've heard (from friends who lived in Japan for several years), the balls you win are used to redeem prizes, similar to the stuff you get in arcades for tickets (plush dolls and other crap). That's legal. Then you leave the store, go around back, and head to a counter which will then trade you the same plush doll for cash. Apparently that's also legal.
Legal + legal = Legal, amiright!?
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Basically gambling is regulated by the govt so they can't exchange for cash directly. They can exchange balls for tokens, then go to the place across the street to exchange tokens for cash. Otherwise (to keep it looking legal) you can exchange balls for goods like cigarettes and toys or whatever.