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コリントゲーム Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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bagatelle ; Corinthian bagatelle
A Japanese coin-operated pinball-like game derived from the Western bagatelle, often found in retro game centers. The name is wasei-eigo from 'Corinth game'.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from Corinth game
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The Corinth game is said to be one of the prototypes of pinball.
Similar words ピンボール ピンボール is the modern electric pinball machine, while コリントゲーム refers to an older, simpler mechanical bagatelle variant.
スマートボール スマートボール is another Japanese mechanical game similar to bagatelle, but コリントゲーム specifically refers to the Corinthian style with a particular layout.
Etymology Wasei-eigo from English 'Corinth game', referring to a bagatelle variant. The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it likely derives from the Corinthian style of bagatelle popular in early 20th-century amusement arcades.
