Once you decide which machine you will play, put a bill into the “Sando” (ball dispenser) slot provided on the left-hand side of the machine.
When you press “Tamakashi button” (ball release button), pachinko balls equal to the amount paid will be dispensed. If the balls are not dispensed properly, please call a hall attendant by pressing the “Yobidashi button” (call button).
How to play a pachinko machine
Hold the handle located on the lower right-side of the machine. The farther you turn the handle to the right, the stronger you will shoot out balls.Try turning the handle to the left and right until you find the right launching strength.
The “bukkomi” (the peg gap on the upper. left-side) may be the best point to aim at. So let the balls IN to the “Heso” (bellybutton start inlet) and start drawing.
What to do when the machine pays out balls
Hitting “Oatari” (jackpot) will cause the machine to pay out a large number of balls.When the “Shitazara” (lower tray) becomes full, slide the lever on the Shitazara to transfer the balls stored in it into the “Dorubako”. (winnings box).
When the Dorubako” is filled with balls, ask a parlor attendant to bring you another “Dorubako” by calling them with the Yobidashi button(call button).Receive a new “Dorubako” to replace the filled one from a parlor attendant.
When you finish playing
If you have a remaining balance when you finish playing the machine, press the “Henkyaku button” (IC card/coin return button).
The IC card or IC coin containing the outstanding data amount will be ejected. Make sure to retrieve it whenever you leave the machine, even when you go to the bathroom. When your remaining balance is zero, no card or coin will come out even if you press Henkyaku button.
When you hit jackpots and win a large number of balls, call a parlor attendant to assist you by pressing the Yobidashi button.Since a Dorubako filled with Pachinko balls is quite heavy, make sure to have a parlor attendant carry it, instead of carrying it alone.
When a parlor attendant comes over to your seat, tell him you want to finish playing. If you don’t know how to express yourself in Japanese, simply make an “X” sign with your hands. The parlor attendant will carry your balls to a Keisuuki (counting machine), so please follow him.
How to exchange your winnings
After counting your balls using a “Keisuuki” (counting machine), you are issued an exchange receipt showing the number of balls you have won. Make sure that you do not lose this exchange receipt, as it is the sole proof of your winnings.
After receiving your exchange receipt, bring it to the “Kokan counter” (exchange counter) located within the parlor. You can exchange it and receive prizes equal to the amount of the winnings indicated on your receipt. Please note that an exchange receipt is only valid on its issue date. Be sure to exchange it for prizes before you leave the parlor.
How to play Self-Counting Pachinko
What to do when the machine pays out balls
Once the balls are transferred to a Dorubako, simply sliding the lever on the Dorubako will cause those balls to be counted. In general, your winnings will be shown on the digital display( on the left side of your machine) generally.
How to use balls paid out for "Oatari" (jackpot).
Press the “Haraidashi”(payout)button located on the left side of the machine,and then Pachinko balls will be dispensed from the nozzle.
When you finish playing
Should you have winnings from hitting Oatari or any leftover balls, you can retrieve your IC card or IC coin by pressing Henkyaku button provided on the machine. You can use the retrieved card or coin to play another machine.
How to exchange your winnings
The IC card or IC coin that you retrieved from the “Sando” (dispenser) can be exchanged for prizes at the exchange counter located within the parlor. Please note that the card or coin is only valid on its issue date. Be sure to exchange it for prizes before you leave the parlor.
How to play Pachislot
How to borrow tokens to play
Once you decide which Pachislot machine you will play, put money into the machine after locating the “Sando” of your Pachislot machine.When putting money into the Sando, make sure that the Sando’s token dispensing chute is correctly directed toward the lower-tray of your machine.
Upon inserting a ¥1,000-bill, the Sando will dispense ¥1,000-worth of tokens into the lower-tray from its token dispensing chute. If you feel as if the Sando is dispensing an insufficient number of tokens, please call a parlor attendant by pressing the Yobidashi button.
How to play Pachislot
Insert tokens into the “Token Tonyuguchi” (token slot) located on the right-hand side of the Pachislot machine.Typically, three tokens are required for a spin of the reels.When you insert three tokens into the machine,the lamp located on the left of the reels will be lit.
After inserting three tokens into the machine,press down the lever located on the machine’s left-hand side. Pressing the lever down will cause the reels to spin and start drawing.
When the reels start spinning, press the stop buttons provided beside the lever to stop them. Generally, reel stop buttons are pressed from left to right.
What to do when the machine pays out tokens
Hitting a bonus game will cause the machine to pay out a large number of tokens. The machine is designed to hold up to 50 tokens inside to pay out. A surplus beyond 50 tokens will be paid out into the Shitazara.
When the Shitazara becomes full, transfer tokens to one of the empty Dorubako provided on the Pachislot machine. Be sure to transfer tokens to Dorubako, or the tokens in the Shitazara will overflow.
When you finish playing
When you finish playing the machine, first, check your credit. If you have remaining tokens, get your tokens back. When you hit a bonus game and have a large number of paid-out tokens, call a parlor attendant by pressing the Yobidashi button.
When a parlor attendant comes over, tell them you want to finish playing.If you do not know how toexpress yourself in Japanese, simply make an “X” sign with your hands.
The parlor attendant will carry your tokens to “Keisuuki” (counting machine), so please follow them.
How to exchange your winnings
After counting your tokens using a Keisuuki, you will be issued with an exchange receipt showing the number of tokens you have won. Make sure that you do not lose this exchange receipt, as it is the sole proof of your winnings.
After receiving your exchange receipt, bring it to the “Kokan counter” (exchange counter) located within the parlor. There, you can receive prizes equal to the amount of winnings indicated on your receipt. Please note that an exchange receipt is only valid on its issue date.Be sure to exchange it for prizes before you leave the parlor.
Prohibited Activities
Thank you for your patronage. In our parlor there are some activities which are prohibited for our customer’s safety and comfort. If you cannot follow the rules, you will be asked to leave, the police will be notified and we will keep or confiscate the balls/tokens you have, so please follow the rules.
Carrying or using devices that transmit radio signals.
Entrance or play by a person under 18 years of age or a high school student.
Violent behavior towards other customers or staff.
Damaging the machines or equipment inside the parlor.
Drinking inside the parlor or playing while under the influence.
Cheating by using a piano wire, cell board magnet, etc.
Bringing weapons such as knives, etc.
Playing more than one machine at the same time or playing the machine on behalf of others.
Bringing or using another parlor's balls or tokens.
Watching the games without playing on a machine or standing in places that will bother other customers.
(standing behind other customers)
Leaving the machine for a long time without permission.
(e.g. Meal: more than 30 minutes/ Others: more than 15 minutes)
No cutting in line while waiting for the parlor to open or using personal items to save your place in line.
Actions that are rude and make other customers uncomfortable.
Bringing pets inside the parlor.
Do not engage in play if there are children inside your car.
Smoking while walking is forbidden inside the parlor.
Entrance by a professional or a person our parlor regard as a professional.
Taking photographs in the parlor.
(Please let us know if you want to.)