# KORONA WORLD **Source:** Pinball News Website **Type:** article **Published:** 2016-10-31 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2016/10/31/korona-world --- ## Analysis A 2016 location report on Korona World Komaki, a Japanese amusement arcade featuring a dedicated retro game area in collaboration with the Japan Game Museum. The venue hosts six pinball machines ranging from 1971 to 1993, including rare titles like Gottlieb's Gemini (1978, only 300 units produced) and a restored Sea Raider (1969). The author documents their visit and gameplay experience. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Gemini by Gottlieb (1978) had only 300 units produced — _Author references ipdb.org database as source; factual claim about production run_ - [HIGH] Korona World established a dedicated retro game area in collaboration with Japan Game Museum since early 2016 — _Directly stated in article; described as 'mini-JGM' partnership_ - [MEDIUM] Sea Raider (1969) was initially non-functional but restored by Japan Game Museum staff — _Author's understanding based on information received; describes restoration effort_ - [LOW] Rocky & Bullwinkle may have been acquired from Mono Mania Shopping Centre — _Author's speculation ('I believe') based on seeing same game at different location four years prior_ - [HIGH] All pinballs at Korona World were in excellent condition — _Author's direct observation during visit_ ### Notable Quotes > "It was very exciting and amazing for me to see the Gemini game. According to ipdb.org, only 300 units were produced in 1978. I believe, it is one of the few still functional in the world." > — **Author**, Body of article > _Highlights rarity of Gemini and importance of preservation efforts at venue_ > "the condition of all the pinballs was excellent" > — **Author**, Additional information section > _Direct assessment of maintenance quality at location_ > "the game was totally not functional when it was first delivered to the JGM. It eventually became functional after JGM spent a lot of hard work and passion on it." > — **Author (reporting)**, Sea Raider section > _Documents restoration expertise and commitment of Japan Game Museum partnership_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Korona World Komaki | organization | Japanese amusement arcade in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture hosting retro pinball and video game collection | | Japan Game Museum (JGM) | organization | Museum organization collaborating with Korona World to establish dedicated retro game area ('mini-JGM') | | Gemini | game | 1978 Gottlieb pinball machine; only 300 units produced; rare functional example at venue | | Rocky & Bullwinkle | game | 1993 Data East pinball; author's second sighting of this machine in four years | | The Addams Family | game | 1992 Bally pinball at venue | | Playboy | game | 1978 Bally pinball at venue | | Carnival | game | 1971 Sega Japan pinball at venue | | Surfing | game | 1972 Sega Japan pinball at venue | | Sea Raider | game | 1969 pinball; initially non-functional; restored by JGM; now working at venue | | Gottlieb | company | Historic pinball manufacturer; produced Gemini (1978) | | Bally | company | Historic pinball manufacturer; produced Playboy (1978) and Addams Family (1992) | | Data East | company | Pinball manufacturer; produced Rocky & Bullwinkle (1993) | | Sega Japan | company | Manufacturer of Surfing (1972) and Carnival (1971) pinballs | | Mono Mania Shopping Centre | organization | Japanese shopping centre where Rocky & Bullwinkle may have originated before Korona World | | Iwakura Shopping Centre | organization | Previous location visited before Korona World | ### Topics - **Primary:** Vintage pinball preservation and restoration, Japanese arcade and retro game culture - **Secondary:** Historic pinball machine rarity and production, Museum collaboration with commercial venues - **Mentioned:** Location scouting and gameplay experience ### Sentiment **Positive** (0.85) — Author expresses excitement and appreciation for the venue, machines, and restoration efforts. Describes experience as 'very exciting and amazing.' No criticism noted. ### Signals - **[business_signal]** Japan Game Museum expanding preservation model through 'mini-JGM' partnership with commercial arcade operators (confidence: high) — Korona World hosts JGM-curated collection described as 'mini-JGM'; collaborative model suggests scaling strategy - **[event_signal]** Korona World Komaki established dedicated retro game area in partnership with Japan Game Museum, creating preservation hub for vintage pinball (confidence: high) — Article explicitly states 'Through a collaboration with the Japan Game Museum, the centre has set up a dedicated area for retro games since early this year.' - **[product_concern]** Sea Raider restoration demonstrates significant technical challenges in maintaining 1969-era machines but successful restoration possible with expertise (confidence: medium) — Game was 'totally not functional when first delivered' but became functional 'after JGM spent a lot of hard work and passion on it' --- ## Transcript Date: 25th June, 2016 Location: Korona World, 446-0022 Katayama mom Komaki, Aichi Prefecture 181 , Japan After leaving the Iwakura shopping centre, we proceeded to our second pinball location – Korona World Komaki. It only took around 8 minutes by car. ![Korona World](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/korona-world/1.jpg) Korona World Korona World is a big amusement centre in Komaki. Through a collaboration with the Japan Game Museum, the centre has set up a dedicated area for retro games since early this year.  It is a so-called “mini-JGM”. There are six pinballs and some vintage video games Gemini (1978Gottlieb) Surfing (1972, Sega Japan) Carnival (1971, Sega Japan) Playboy (1978 ,Bally) Rocky & Bullwinkle (1993, Data East) The Addams Family (1992, Bally) ![The six pinballs](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/korona-world/2.jpg) The six pinballs ![Cocktail video games](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/korona-world/3.jpg) Cocktail video games It was very exciting and amazing for me to see the Gemini game. According to the ipdb.org, only 300 units were produced in 1978.  I believe, it is one of the few still functional in the world. ![Gottlieb's Gemini](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/korona-world/4.jpg) Gottlieb’s Gemini Again, I could get high score and 3 replay credits on my first play of this game.  (^o^)/ ![High score!](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/korona-world/5.jpg) High score! I believe the Rocky & Bullwinkle game might have been acquired from the Mono Mania Shopping Centre, so this is my second time seeing it within four years. ![Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/korona-world/6.jpg) Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends Another amazing game is the Sea Raider (1969).  As I understand it, the game was totally not functional when it was first delivered to the JGM.  It eventually became functional after JGM spent a lot of hard work and passion on it. ![Sea Raider](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/korona-world/7.jpg) Sea Raider Here’s some additional information about Korona World Komaki: Address:  〒４４６－００２２ Katayama mom Komaki, Aichi Prefecture 181  (〒４４６－００２２  愛知県小牧市間々片山181) Transportation: 15 minutes by bus from Iwakura train station. Business hours: 10am-midnight (weekdays) and 9am-midnight (Sat/Sun) * Comments: the condition of all the pinballs was excellent. _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 29a7e2de-2b4e-4c1e-8763-cf786c4e5106*