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{{Infobox game
platform = PC |
|platform=PC
name= Pokémon Play It! |
|name=Pokémon Play It!
boxart = Pokémon Play It.jpg |
|boxart=Play It EN boxart.jpg
caption = Pokémon Play It! cover art |
|caption=Pokémon Play It! cover art
category = Card game |
|category=Card game
players = Single player |
|players=Single player
release_date_ja = N/A |
|release_date_ja=N/A
release_date_au = N/A |
|release_date_eu=1999
release_date_eu = 1999 (v1)<br>2000 (v2) |
|release_date_na=February 2000
release_date_na = 2000 |
|release_date_kr=N/A
release_date_kr = N/A |
|publisher=[[Wizards of the Coast]]
publisher = [[Wizards of the Coast]] |
|developer=Fluid Entertainment
developer = Fluid Entertainment |
|gen_series=[[Generation I]] miscellaneous
esrb = E for Everyone |
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gen_series=[[Generation I]] miscellaneous
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'''Pokémon Play It!''' is a Pokémon game for {{wp|Personal computer|PC}} that simulates the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. It is similar to the video games {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and {{g|Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!}}.
'''Pokémon Play It!''' is a Pokémon game for {{wp|Personal computer|PC}} that simulates the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. It was included in the {{TCG|2-Player CD-ROM Starter Set}}.


Two versions of the game were released. In the original version, the player can duel using one of four {{TCG|half deck}}s, while the updated version 2 features seven standard decks. Both versions also contain numerous bonus features.
==Gameplay==
The main menu of the original version contains three options: "Play", "Learn", and "Extras".  


==Original==
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 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.
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.  
Each card has its own [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-y71YAHqwI unique cry], some of which are based on the their voices in the [[Pokémon anime]].


===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
* A video promoting the League
* A video promoting the League


====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===
<gallery>
* It is not possible to put Pokémon on the [[Glossary (TCG)#Bench|Bench]] before the play starts. Instead, players must wait for theirs first turn to put Pokémon on the bench.
File:Pokemon Wallpaper 1.png|Wallpaper 1
File:Pokemon Wallpaper 2.png|Wallpaper 2
File:Pokemon Wallpaper 3.png|Wallpaper 3
File:Pokemon Wallpaper 4.png|Wallpaper 4
</gallery>
 
==Issues==
* It is not possible to put Pokémon on the {{DL|Appendix: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.


Both issues were adressed in version 2.
Both issues were addressed in [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2|Version 2]].
 
==Version 2==
[[File:Pokémon Play It v2.jpg|frame|left|150px|Pokémon Play It! v2 cover art]]
In version 2, the "Play" mode is divided into fifteen levels: five "Basic", three "Basic Challenges", six "Advanced" and one "Advanced Challenge". Those without "Challenge" it its name are tutorials levels, with pre-designed non-shuffled decks, played for one prize, used to teach the player various aspects of the game, such as retreating, [[status ailment]]s, {{TCG|Pokémon Power}}s etc. Coin tosses are also usually not random. These levels replace most of the less interactive content of the "Learn" feature of version 1, althrough parts of it can still be found in version 2.
 
In the "Challenge" levels, the player can play actual duels against Julie. "Basic Challenges" use the half decks from version 1. Those three levels are [[Fighting Deck (TCG)|Fighting]] vs. [[Water Deck (TCG)|Water]], [[Water Deck (TCG)|Water]] vs. [[Fighting Deck (TCG)|Fighting]] and [[Fire Deck (TCG)|Fire]] vs. [[Fighting Deck (TCG)|Fighting]] duels, respectively. The "Advanced Challenge" mode is where the player can play a match using standard 60-card decks, choosing from seven available decks. Unlike version 1, Julie can also use any of the decks (although it is not possible for both sides to use the same deck).
 
The seven decks available are the {{TCG|Electric Zap}}, [[Flame On Deck (TCG)|Flame On]], [[Hit'Em Hard Deck (TCG)|Hit'Em Hard]], [[Poisonpowder Deck (TCG)|Poisonpowder]], [[Psychic Dream Deck (TCG)|Psychic Dream]], [[Royalty Deck (TCG)|Royalty]] and [[Wet and Wild Deck (TCG)|Wet and Wild]] decks. They are composed of cards form {{TCG|Base Set}}, {{TCG|Jungle}}, {{TCG|Fossil}} and {{TCG|Team Rocket}} sets.
 
===Other features===
The "Learn" and "Extras" modes are similar to version 1. The two new features are "Collect" and "Build". In the "Collect" mode, the player can keep track of the cards he/she owns in real life. In "Build" mode, the player can learn about creating decks or make custom ones and later print the list of cards needed for it.
 
Version 2 also added the option to turn off Julie's vocal remarks.


===Blurb===
==Sequel==
Every Pokémon trainer has to start somewhere. And this CD-ROM is the easiest way for you to learn the Pokémon trading card game. Learn it well and practice hard enough, and you'll become a  Pokémon Master Trainer – maybe even the number-one Master Trainer in the world!
{{main|Pokémon Play It! Version 2}}
 
If you've played  Pokémon Game Boy or wathced the animated TV series, you'll be surprised to discover how much you already know about the Pokémon trading card game. Even if you're new to the world of  Pokémon, you'll have lots of fun learning – and playing – this adventure-filled  trading card game.
 
So pop this disc into your computer... and get started training right now!
 
Special features:
* Learn all about the Pokémon trading card game
* Play the game!
* Use the deckbuilder guide to build your own decks.
* Print playmats, counters and more!


==System requirements==
==System requirements==
IBM PC or 100% compatibles Pentium 133 Processor, Windows 95/98,16 MB RAM, 4x CD-ROM, 16-bit Video Card (800 x 600  pixel res.). All major DirectX compatible sound and video cards.
{{wp|IBM Personal Computer|IBM PC}} or 100% compatible {{wp|Pentium}} 133 processor, {{wp|Windows 95}}/{{wp|Windows 98|98}}, 16 {{wp|Megabyte|MB}} {{wp|Random-access memory|RAM}}, 4× {{wp|CD-ROM}}, {{wp|16-bit}} {{wp|video card}} (800×600 pixel resolution). All major {{wp|DirectX}} compatible sound and video cards.
 
Version 2 is known for being highly prone to crashing when run under modern Windows operating systems. Oddly, no such issues happen in version 1, even though it's even older.


==External links==
==External links==
{{wp|Pokémon Play It!|At Wikipedia}}
*{{wp|Pokémon Play It!|Wikipedia article}}


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Revision as of 23:56, 2 June 2015

Pokémon Play It!
Play It EN boxart.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: N/A
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: 1999
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 was included in the 2-Player CD-ROM Starter Set.

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.

Each card has its own unique cry, some of which are based on the their voices in the Pokémon anime.

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! Version 2

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


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