Ever been to a casino and seen those millions of machines lined up against the wall, all adjacent to each other? People standing in front of them are punching in different kinds of numbers with the keys or pulling down handles, and then giving expressions of either happiness or depression depending on how much they have just managed to lose or gain. These machines, commonly known as the slot machines are one of the biggest highlights of any casino in the world. They are single- player- games, which means you do not necessarily need any kind of company to go with you to the casino. You can just go up there on your own and have a great time enjoying yourself, and maybe, making a lot of money too!
One of these machines, which have been of special interest to people, is known as the Pachinko. The Pachinko is basically of Japanese origin, and is not just a gaming machine for gambling, but it holds a great amusement value too. It is a great source of entertainment for any newbie to the casino world and others. In fact, it looks pretty similar to any kind of regular pinball machine, except that this one has a greater number of small balls and the machine does not have flippers. The player has to send a ball up into the machine with a limited control on only the initial speed of the ball. After that, the ball goes down through various pockets and a lot of pins. Mostly, the ball just comes down to the bottom without any kind of landing in any pocket, which means you have lost the game. But in case the ball enters a certain pocket, it indicates a jackpot accordingly.
Till sometime back, Pachinko machines were completely mechanical, but these days one can find highly advanced machines with extensive electronic devices and mechanisms, similar to that of video slot machines. These new kinds of Pachinko machines are known as Pachislo.
All over the world, there are many special game parlours, dedicated especially to the game of Pachinko. These Pachinko Parlours are known to be visited by loads of players who enjoy the atmosphere, feel and decor of the place. The parlours usually have great modern architecture, a sense of cigarette smoke, great music, and all other things that make up a great casino culture and lifestyle. The new kinds of Pachinko machines keep people hooked onto them for hours, which is the main reason why these parlours are so popular and are always full.
While in many countries, the jackpot in a Pachinko machine gives cash directly to the player as a reward, countries like Japan and Taiwan follow a different policy. Since gambling for cash is not allowed in these countries, the balls are exchanged for token prizes instead of money. These token prizes can then be used outside to be traded for cash at any kind of business which does not involve the casino, or any kind of crime.
This article was written by Ridhi Rajpal.