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Japanese arcade Korona World hosts rare vintage pinball collection in JGM partnership.
Gemini by Gottlieb (1978) had only 300 units produced
high confidence · Author references ipdb.org database as source; factual claim about production run
Korona World established a dedicated retro game area in collaboration with Japan Game Museum since early 2016
high confidence · Directly stated in article; described as 'mini-JGM' partnership
Sea Raider (1969) was initially non-functional but restored by Japan Game Museum staff
medium confidence · Author's understanding based on information received; describes restoration effort
Rocky & Bullwinkle may have been acquired from Mono Mania Shopping Centre
low confidence · Author's speculation ('I believe') based on seeing same game at different location four years prior
All pinballs at Korona World were in excellent condition
high confidence · Author's direct observation during visit
“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
business_signal: Japan Game Museum expanding preservation model through 'mini-JGM' partnership with commercial arcade operators
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
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
medium · Game was 'totally not functional when first delivered' but became functional 'after JGM spent a lot of hard work and passion on it'
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