Pachislo Slot Machine Token With Japanese Letters
For use in the exciting 'Skill Stop' electronic slot machines, this is a refill token. Solid stamped metal, these tokens measure 30mm in diameter and have a great feel and sound. Hit the jackpot and listen to hundreds of these tokens chime in the money collector!
Slot machines are one of the most beloved forms of online entertainment. Along with online poker, online gambling generates nearly $60 billion of revenue annually, and it’s gaining more and more steam every year.
The popularity of slot machines isn’t merely an American phenomenon. The excitement and suspense created online by the different types of slot games is contagious. Because of the innate addictiveness of playing the slots, other countries have been giving slots their own unique spin. The Japanese creation, Pachislo, is one of the most popular, unique and underrated slot machine games on the face of the Earth.
If you’re playing online casino games and never heard of Pachislo, you’ve been missing out on one of the most entertaining slot machine options available today. Pachislo takes the traditional slot machine design and adds several interesting twists, making the game distinct from any other slot option.
Japanese Slot Machine Background
The word Pachislo (pronounced: PATCH-ee-slow) is a portmanteau of the words “slots” and “Pachinko.” While Pachinko is one of the most popular games in Japan, the gameplay of Pachislo shares nothing with the game which influenced its name. The unique name is likely the result of the inventors attempting to capitalize on the popularity of Pachinko in order to attract new players.
Even though gambling is illegal in Japan, the Japanese people still have an insatiable desire to play the different types of slot games. As a result, Japanese businesses were forced to adapt their slot products to fill the desires of the Japanese people.
To circumvent strict gambling laws, the Japanese slot machine accepts tokens instead of coins. Instead of cash payouts, Pachislo awards winners with tokens, which can be exchanged for prizes. The concept is very similar to that of a Chuck E. Cheese or an arcade. Prizes can range from appliances, to electronics, video games, jewelry, clothes, food and even cigarettes.
In some cases, tokens can even indirectly be exchanged for cash. Japanese casinos use a loophole in gambling laws to offer “prizes” which are items that can be redeemed for cash at an exchange center located in close proximity to the casino.
What Makes the Pachislo Slot Machine Unique?
In addition to the game’s reward system, Pachislo offers a slew of unique gameplay features. Perhaps the biggest distinction between traditional slot machines and a Pachislo machine are the stop buttons.
Each reel has its own designated stop button, which allows you to control when each reel stops spinning. Since the machine operator has so much more control over the game than traditional slot machines, Pachislo players can develop a certain level of skill, instead of relying solely on the pure luck. Even though Pachislo offers the player much more control, each machine has its own quirks, which makes developing the skill much harder.
Some Pachislo machines have what appears to be a mind of their own. Since the reels spin so fast, accurately controlling the game is made even harder. While the stop buttons might create the illusion of a simpler game, underestimating the game’s difficulty would be a mistake.
Controlling an online Pachislo game is made more difficult since it does not contain actual reels. The stop results are generated using a random number generator, instead of any physical control. The result is that online Pachislo is more reliant on luck then skill.
Pachislo machines are typically more interactive than traditional slot machines. Many of them contain flashy anime-style graphics, extremely loud sound effects and some even include a gaming narrative of some sort. Machines with LED screens sometimes display a gaming storyline, which is a drastic departure from their counterparts.
Why are Pachislo Slot Machines So Collectible?
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By law, Japanese casinos can only use each machine for two years. Once the two years have elapsed, the Pachislo machine is either sold off to a collector or transferred to another casino. Pachislo slot machines are much cheaper than other decommissioned slot machines because of their mass availability.
To Sum Up
Pachislo is a unique take on the traditional slot machine system, relying on tokens rather than coins. Because of Pachislo’s tendency to include pop culture graphics and video game storylines, the game has become one of the most popular slot machine games. If you don’t like to leave your odds up to pure luck, the Pachislo’s stop buttons provide more control, which can become a learned skill with enough practice. If you’ve never taken a Pachislo machine for a spin, give it a try. If you like slots, you’ll like Pachislo.
State Laws for legal Slot Machine Ownership
GAMBLING DEVICE. You must understand that using a slot machine for profit or gambling purposes is illegal and could subject you to severe penalties. Before purchasing a slot machine you must understand that every state does not allow ownership of these machines. However, we suggest that you check with your local authorities. We assume no responsibility for errors.
Pachislo machines are also know as Skill Stop, or Japanese Slot Machines. You may see that some people will advertise these as being authentic slot machines and might even state ‘Like used in Vegas’. This is not the case though it is possible to set these machines up to accept US coins, they are designed to accept tokens. The listing indicates which states these Pachislo machines are legal to operate.
New Information: We believe there is a concern over the legalities of these Pachislo machines in the States of Colorado, California, Washington, Idaho, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota and Oregon
ALABAMA Any Machine PROHIBITED
ALASKA Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
ARIZONA Any Machine LEGAL–Pachislo OK
ARKANSAS Any Machine LEGAL, Registration Required.–Pachislo OK
CALIFORNIA 25 Years or Older or Slot Business Reg. W/DOJ
COLORADO Introduced pre-1984 or Slot Business Reg. W/DOJ
CONNECTICUT Any Machine PROHIBITED
DELAWARE 25 Years or Older–Pachislo OK
FLORIDA 20 Yrs. or Older or Slot Bus. Reg. W/DOJ –Pachislo OK
GEORGIA Pre – 1950
HAWAII Any Machine PROHIBITED — Pachislo OK
IDAHO Pre – 1950 — Pachislo OK
ILLINOIS 25 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
INDIANA 40 Years or older — Pachislo OK (Law changed in 2012 to allow possession IC 35-45-5-3.5 Version a)
IOWA 25 Years or Older
KANSAS Pre – 1950– Pachislo OK
KENTUCKY Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
LOUISIANA 25 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
MAINE Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
MARYLAND 25 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
MASSACHUSETTS 30 Years or Older. Poker machines & Video gaming devices of any age are legal for personal use.– Pachislo OK
MICHIGAN 25 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
MINNESOTA Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
MISSISSIPPI 25 Years or Older
MISSOURI 30 Years or Older
MONTANA 25 Years or Older. Machines are not allowed to be on public premises for sale or display.
NEBRASKA Any Machine PROHIBITED
NEW HAMPSHIRE 25 Years or Older
NEW JERSEY 30 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
NEW MEXICO: We received a letter from the Gaming Control Board of New Mexico stating the following; The only gambling device that my be possessed without a license from the board is a bona fide antique device. An antique gambling device is a gambling device that is at least 25 years old, is substantially in original condition, and is not used for gambling or located in a gambling place. It is illegal to possess gambling devices otherwise, in New Mexico unless you are a distributor, manufacturer or operator licensed by the board. “This letter was dated August 2, 2000”.
NEW YORK 30 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
NEVADA Any Machine LEGAL. — Pachislo OK
NORTH CAROLINA 25 Years or Older
NORTH DAKOTA 25 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
OHIO Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
OKLAHOMA 25 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
OREGON 25 Years or Older — Pachislo OK only if the Pachislo machine is over 25 years old
PENNSYLVANIA Pre – 1941– Pachislo OK
RHODE ISLAND Any Machine LEGAL
SOUTH CAROLINA Any Machine PROHIBITED
SOUTH DAKOTA Pre – 1941
TENNESSEEAny Machine PROHIBITED– Pachislo OK
TEXAS Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
UTAH Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
VERMONT Pre – 1954
VIRGINIA Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
Pachislo Slot Machine Token With Japanese Letters Copy
WASHINGTON 25 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
WASHINGTON D.C. Pre – 1952
WEST VIRGINIA Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
WISCONSIN 25 Years or Older
WYOMING 25 Years or Older