How to Play Pachinko

Found this ridiculous pamphlet for a local pachinko parlor while staying in Nagoya. Apparently, it aims to make Pachinko, one of Japan's most successful gambling games, more attractive to foreigners.


How to Play Pachinko:
We have a very enjoyable amusement game called Pachinko in Japan.
Why don't you try your hand at Pachinko?
You can surely find some Pachinko parlors in your neighborhood.
So, just pop in one of them and have a (sic!) good fun.
  1. Change your note
  2. Choose your machine
  3. Borrow balls
  4. When you turn the handle clockwise, balls are launched
  5. Aim at this area
  6. A very thrilling, exciting moment
  7. If you get the same symbol on the three reels, bingo!
  8. Then, balls are paid off from the machine
  9. Count the balls
  10. Bring your receipt to the counter
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