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The main menu of the original version contains three options: "Play", "Learn" and "Extras".  
The main menu of the original version contains three options: "Play", "Learn" and "Extras".  


In "Play" mode, the player can play a duel against a computer opponent, Julie, using one of four {{TCG|half deck}}s, named [[Fighting Deck (TCG)|Fighting]], [[Water Deck (TCG)|Water]], [[Fire Deck (TCG)|Fire]] and [[Xtra Deck (TCG)|Xtra]] decks. Initially, only Fighting and Water decks are available. The additional two can be unlocked by typing the word "fire" on the main menu. Julie always uses the Fighting Deck, unless the player chooses it; in such case she uses the Water Deck. All four decks are composed of {{TCG|Base Set}} and {{TCG|Jungle}} cards.
In "Play" mode, the player can play a duel against a computer opponent, {{OBP|Julie|Pokémon Play It!}}, using one of four {{TCG|half deck}}s, named {{TCG|Fighting Deck}}, {{TCG|Water Deck}}, {{TCG|Fire Deck}} and {{TCG|Xtra Deck}}. Initially, only the Fighting and Water decks are available. The additional two can be unlocked by typing the word "fire" on the main menu. Julie always uses the Fighting Deck, unless the player chooses it; in such case she uses the Water Deck. All four decks are composed of {{TCG|Base Set}} and {{TCG|Jungle}} cards.


The "Learn" feature is meant to teach about the mechanics of the Trading Card Game.  
The "Learn" feature is meant to teach about the mechanics of the Trading Card Game.  
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==Extras==
==Extras==
Following features are found in the "Extras".
Following features are found in the "Extras".
* An "Academy Entrance Exam", with questions about the TCG, as well as about  Pokémon in general. Finishing the test with 10/10 correct answers unlocks a certificate – which can be printed and taken to the {{TCG|Pokémon League}}, where it should be exchanged for "10 points in the Trainer's [[Pokémon League (TCG)#Score Card|Badge Book]]" – a desktop wallpaper and a second, harder quiz. Finishing the second quiz unlocks another certificate (worth 20 points) and three additional wallpapers.
* An "Academy Entrance Exam", with questions about the TCG, as well as about  Pokémon in general. Finishing the test with 10/10 correct answers unlocks a certificate—which can be printed and taken to the {{TCG|Pokémon League}}, where it should be exchanged for "10 points in the Trainer's [[Pokémon League (TCG)#Score Card|Badge Book]]"—a desktop wallpaper and a second, harder quiz. Finishing the second quiz unlocks another certificate (worth 20 points) and three additional wallpapers.
* Two special issues of TopDeck, ([[Wizards of the Coast]]'s now-defunct magazine dedicated to TCGs) one with tips about the game and one focusing on the Pokémon League
* Two special issues of TopDeck, ([[Wizards of the Coast]]'s now-defunct magazine dedicated to TCGs) one with tips about the game and one focusing on the Pokémon League
* Custom Pokémon Game Gear and coins to print
* Custom Pokémon Game Gear and coins to print
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===Wallpapers===
===Wallpapers===
The wallpaper unlocked after beating the first quiz has a large Poké Ball in the center with {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Gengar}} and {{p|Snorlax}} around it, on a blue background. Of the three wallpapers unlocked after the second quiz, one has a jungle background (reference to the expansion name) with {{p|Scyther}} in the center and {{p|Vileplume}} and {{p|Wigglytuff}} on the sides, another is supposed to look like a box with the Fossil set logo and {{p|Aerodactyl}} escaped out of it and the final one has a red background with {{p|Mewtwo}} on the left and a big {{TCG|Base Set 2}} logo on the right.
The wallpaper unlocked after beating the first quiz has a large Poké Ball in the center with {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Gengar}} and {{p|Snorlax}} around it, on a blue background. Of the three wallpapers unlocked after the second quiz, one has a {{TCG|jungle}} background (reference to the expansion name) with {{p|Scyther}} in the center and {{p|Vileplume}} and {{p|Wigglytuff}} on the sides, another is supposed to look like a box with the {{TCG|Fossil}} set logo and {{p|Aerodactyl}} escaped out of it and the final one has a red background with {{p|Mewtwo}} on the left and a big {{TCG|Base Set 2}} logo on the right.


==Issues==
==Issues==
* It is not possible to put Pokémon on the [[Glossary (TCG)#Bench|Bench]] before the play starts. Instead, players must wait for their first turn to put Pokémon on the bench.
* It is not possible to put Pokémon on the {{DL|Glossary (TCG)|Bench}} before the play starts. Instead, players must wait for their first turn to put Pokémon on the bench.
* No Energy card is discarded from {{TCG ID|Base Set|Magmar|36}} when using the Flamethrower attack.
* No Energy card is discarded from {{TCG ID|Base Set|Magmar|36}} when using the Flamethrower attack.



Revision as of 02:12, 13 June 2011

Pokémon Play It!
File:Pokémon Play It.jpg
Pokémon Play It! cover art
Basic info
Platform: PC
Category: Card game
Players: Single player
Connectivity: None
Developer: Fluid Entertainment
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Part of: Generation I miscellaneous
Ratings
CERO: N/A
ESRB: E for Everyone
ACB: N/A
OFLC: N/A
PEGI: N/A
GRAC: N/A
GSRR: N/A
Release dates
Japan: N/A
North America: February 2000
Australia: N/A
Europe: 1996
South Korea: N/A
Hong Kong: N/A
Taiwan: N/A
Websites
Japanese: N/A
English: N/A

Pokémon Play It! is a Pokémon game for PC that simulates the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It is similar to the video games Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!.

Gameplay

The main menu of the original version contains three options: "Play", "Learn" and "Extras".

In "Play" mode, the player can play a duel against a computer opponent, Julie, using one of four half decks, named Fighting Deck, Water Deck, Fire Deck and Xtra Deck. Initially, only the Fighting and Water decks are available. The additional two can be unlocked by typing the word "fire" on the main menu. Julie always uses the Fighting Deck, unless the player chooses it; in such case she uses the Water Deck. All four decks are composed of Base Set and Jungle cards.

The "Learn" feature is meant to teach about the mechanics of the Trading Card Game.

Extras

Following features are found in the "Extras".

  • An "Academy Entrance Exam", with questions about the TCG, as well as about Pokémon in general. Finishing the test with 10/10 correct answers unlocks a certificate—which can be printed and taken to the Pokémon League, where it should be exchanged for "10 points in the Trainer's Badge Book"—a desktop wallpaper and a second, harder quiz. Finishing the second quiz unlocks another certificate (worth 20 points) and three additional wallpapers.
  • Two special issues of TopDeck, (Wizards of the Coast's now-defunct magazine dedicated to TCGs) one with tips about the game and one focusing on the Pokémon League
  • Custom Pokémon Game Gear and coins to print
  • A video promoting the League

Wallpapers

The wallpaper unlocked after beating the first quiz has a large Poké Ball in the center with Pikachu, Gengar and Snorlax around it, on a blue background. Of the three wallpapers unlocked after the second quiz, one has a jungle background (reference to the expansion name) with Scyther in the center and Vileplume and Wigglytuff on the sides, another is supposed to look like a box with the Fossil set logo and Aerodactyl escaped out of it and the final one has a red background with Mewtwo on the left and a big Base Set 2 logo on the right.

Issues

  • It is not possible to put Pokémon on the Bench before the play starts. Instead, players must wait for their first turn to put Pokémon on the bench.
  • No Energy card is discarded from Magmar when using the Flamethrower attack.

Both issues were addressed in version 2.

Sequel

Main article: Pokémon Play It! v2

System requirements

IBM PC or 100% compatible Pentium 133 processor, Windows 95/98, 16 MB RAM, 4× CD-ROM, 16-bit video card (800×600 pixel resolution). All major DirectX compatible sound and video cards.

External links

Wikipedia article


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