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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.
SignShoot 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.
AttendantWelcome 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?
EngineerI 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!
RockerA 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.
LookerAh, 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