Pachinko requires players to catch metal balls in small holes on what looks like an upright pinball machine. However, pachinko machines are their own class of game. Pachinko is a game that bears a passing resemblance to pinball, and it’s a fair comparison. Japan’s Pachinko parlors are well known by game enthusiasts worldwide. To discuss what pachislots are, we first need to give you the lowdown on pachinko.
