Game Corner Changes
The Game Corner is a staple of the main Pokémon series. One appears in Celadon City in Kanto, Goldenrod City in Johto, Mauville City in Hoenn and Veilstone City in Sinnoh. These always contain slot machines with some form of Pokémon-related reels minigame. However, the European version of Pokémon Platinum had its Game Corner changed. All the slot machines were replaced with 'game machines.' Unlike the slot machines, these have no minigame attached to them. Examining them instead yields a random number of Game Coins, the reward for doing well on the original minigame, each day. This means the players can still turn in coins for prizes at the prize exchange.
As well as this, all dialogue referencing the original slot games has been altered. The reason for this is apparently down to problems with EU legislation about gambling. The altered dialogue can be seen below:
Character/Object | US Version | EU (English) Version |
| Slot Machines | (Mini game start) | It's a Game Machine!Found (x) Coins!(PLAYER) put the Coins away in the Coin Case. |
| Sign | Shoot for 10! Line up those bonus rounds! If you accomplish the feat of completing 10 uninterrupted bonus rounds, please go to the counter! You will be presented with a fabulous prize! The current record sits at (x) straight bonus rounds! | A polite request from the management: Please take care not to spill Lemonade or Soda Pop on the Game Machines. This will damage the Game Machines. If you do happen to spill a drink, please inform reception. |
| Attendant | Welcome to the Veilstone Game Corner! Did you want some game Coins? It's ¥1000 for 50 Coins. Would you like some | Welcome to the Veilstone Game Corner! Did you want some game Coins? It's ¥1000 for 50 Coins. Would you like some? |
| Engineer | I want Coins, of course, but setting records is hot, too! | Sure, battling with Pokémon is great, but collecting Coins is pretty hot too! |
| Bald Man at Machine | Listen, when CLEFAIRY appears, that's your chance to line up sevens. Line those babies up and you're into the bonus round! | Hey! If you search the Game Machines sometimes extra Coins fall out! Thing is, it only tends to happen once a day... |
| Fat Man | Woohoo! CLEFAIRY! It's adorable! Just seeing it gets my pulse racing! Oh, let me impart a piece of advice to you! If the moon turns red, you don't want to get a replay because it makes CLEFAIRY tired! | Aroooo! All these Coins! Just when you think you've got 'em... they disappear! I'll let you in on a secret! Sometimes you can find Coins in the Game Machines which the previous person forgot! Cha-ching! |
| Beauty at Machine | When a Poké Ball appears, it's a change to line up slot marks.Replays and PIKACHU line up even if you don't make an effort.But you need to aim for better marks, like Poké Balls and Moon Stones. | I love Veilstone City because of the department store and Game Corner. It seems like I'm always coming here! ... But you know something? I always have so much fun that before I know it, it's already night time! But my trusty Pokémon are with me so I'm not afraid of going home at night. |
| Beauty Standing | I'll explain how the slot machines work at this Game Corner. During regular play, you should stop the reels from the left. During the bonus round, watch where CLEFAIRY points and stop the reels in that order. | Hi! Let me tell you a little bit about the Game Corner! There's a very good reason to try and collect a lot of coins here! You see, next door, you can exchange your Coins for Technical Machines! |
| Rocker | A friend in my group scored a ton of Coins here. Why mess with a good thing? I'll try the same spot, too! | Recently, my friends keep beating me at Pokémon battles so... I come here to let off some steam. |
| Looker | Ah, it is you, yes. Examine, if you will, the reels. The Team Galactic logo, it is here. Further investigation is needed, and I am just the man to do it. Also, where the masses gather, so too does information. ...Ack. My streak is broken. | Ah, it is you, yes. Team Galactic, yes, I have a hunch that they, too, may come here to play. Further investigation is needed, and I am just the man to do it. Also, where the masses gather, so too does information. ... Game Over? How can this be? |
| Maylene's Father | Sigh... Nothing's going my way today... Are you a Trainer? Did you battle the Gym Leader? She happens to be my daughter. She's some kind of tough! | Are you a Trainer? Did you battle the Gym Leader? She happens to be my daughter. She's a real tough cookie! |
Some pictures of the text changes can be seen below.

US version sign

EU version of the same sign

US version tips on how the slots work

EU version, same character, no gambling dialogue

US version slot machine with minigame

EU version of the machine, no game
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