ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Pachinko

Pachinko is a game that originated in Japan and is similar to pinball, but instead of using flippers to hit a ball around, you use little metal balls that you shoot up into the game using a special lever.

The game is played on a vertical board filled with lots of little holes, and your goal is to get your metal balls to fall into certain holes that will give you points or prizes.

There are different ways to get the balls into the right holes. Sometimes you'll need to shoot them really hard so they bounce around and land where you want them to. Other times the game will have special features that can help move the balls around, like spinning wheels or flashing lights.

Once your ball falls into a hole, you'll hear a happy noise and your score will go up. If you're lucky, you might even win a prize, like tickets that you can exchange for toys or candy.

Pachinko can be a lot of fun, but it's also important to remember to play responsibly and not spend too much money. Playing games like pachinko should always be a fun activity that you enjoy with friends, rather than something you become addicted to or lose a lot of money on.