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{{ | {{Infobox game | ||
platform = PC | | |platform=PC | ||
name= Pokémon Play It! | | |name=Pokémon Play It! | ||
boxart = | |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_eu=1999 | |||
release_date_eu = | |release_date_na=February 2000 | ||
release_date_na = February 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 | ||
gen_series=[[Generation I]] miscellaneous | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Pokémon Play It!''' is a Pokémon game for {{wp|Personal computer|PC}} that simulates the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. It | '''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}}. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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, {{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. | 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. | ||
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 | * 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 | ||
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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 {{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. | 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. | ||
<gallery> | |||
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== | ==Issues== | ||
* 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. | * 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 addressed in [[Pokémon Play It! | Both issues were addressed in [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2|Version 2]]. | ||
==Sequel== | ==Sequel== | ||
{{main|Pokémon Play It! | {{main|Pokémon Play It! Version 2}} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{wp|Pokémon Play It!|Wikipedia article}} | *{{wp|Pokémon Play It!|Wikipedia article}} | ||
{{ | {{Spin-off series}}<br> | ||
{{DoubleProjectTag|Sidegames|TCG}} | {{DoubleProjectTag|Sidegames|TCG}} | ||
[[Category:Games]] | [[Category:Games]] | ||
[[Category:PC games]] | [[Category:PC games]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game video games]] | ||
Revision as of 23:56, 2 June 2015
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 Pokémon Play It! cover art | |
Basic info
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| Platform: | PC |
| Category: | Card game |
| Players: | Single player |
| Connectivity: | None |
| Developer: | Fluid Entertainment |
| Publisher: | Wizards of the Coast |
| Part of: | Generation I miscellaneous |
Ratings
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| CERO: | N/A |
| ESRB: | N/A |
| ACB: | N/A |
| OFLC: | N/A |
| PEGI: | N/A |
| GRAC: | N/A |
| GSRR: | N/A |
Release dates
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| Japan: | N/A |
| North America: | February 2000 |
| Australia: | N/A |
| Europe: | 1999 |
| South Korea: | N/A |
| Hong Kong: | N/A |
| Taiwan: | N/A |
Websites
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| 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.
Wallpaper 1
Wallpaper 2
Wallpaper 3
Wallpaper 4
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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