Pachinko & Slots Japan Guide

Your first pachinko experience in Japan, made simple.

Want to try Japan's pachinko and slot culture but don't know where to start?

Pachi Guide helps first-time players, travelers, and anyone new to pachinko understand what to do — from practicing before your visit to finding a shop and getting step-by-step help while you play.

Learn. Practice. Find. Play.

【BEFORE YOU PLAY — REALISTIC SIMULATOR】

Practice the basics before visiting a real pachinko or slot parlor.

Our realistic simulator lets you experience the essential controls and play flow, including inserting money, renting balls or medals, playing, stopping, and returning your credits.

Premium users can unlock advanced practice content covering techniques and strategies for more experienced players.

【FIND YOUR SHOP】

Not sure which pachinko shop to visit?

Use the map to find parlors around you and explore useful shop information.

• Nearby pachinko and slot parlors • Shop details and location • Play rates • Opening hours • Directions • Special-day information where available

Find a place that fits your trip and experience level.

【PLAY WITH CONFIDENCE】

Already inside the shop? Pachi Guide can help you understand what to do next.

Follow step-by-step illustrated guides for essential actions such as:

• Inserting and recording money • Starting your play • Understanding balls and medals • Using the machine • Returning balls or medals • Understanding the payout and prize process

When you are unsure what to do, the guide is there to help you move to the next step.

【AI CONCIERGE】

Have a question while exploring pachinko in Japan?

Ask our pachinko-focused AI Concierge for help with rules, machines, terminology, shop information, and beginner questions.

You don't need to know the right words to ask.

【PACHI-TIPS & JAPAN CULTURE】

Learn more about the world of Japanese pachinko and slots.

Discover beginner tips, useful terminology, machine basics, Japanese pachinko culture, and things you may want to know before visiting a parlor.

【PLAY LOG & MEMORIES】

Keep track of your pachinko journey.

Record the shops you visit, machines you play, play time, and results. Look back on your experiences and build your own record of pachinko in Japan.

【MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT】

Pachi Guide supports:

English Japanese Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Korean

Enjoy Japan's unique pachinko and slot culture with a guide that stays with you from preparation to the actual play.

Learn before you play. Find where to play. Get help while you play.

Pachi Guide — your companion for pachinko in Japan.

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