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A '''spinner''' is a phrase used to describe a certain tile featured in [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red and Blue]], [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Pokémon Yellow]], [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]], [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Pokémon Platinum]]. The official name for this tile, if there is one, is unknown. This tile, when stepped upon, will whisk the player in the direction of the arrows depicted on it. The player will continue to travel in that direction until they hit a wall, land on another spinner (which may send them in a different direction) or land on a Stopper, a tile only used for that purpose. The name 'spinner' comes from the fact that the player is spun around while traveling.
A '''spinner''' is a phrase used to describe a certain tile featured in [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red and Blue]], [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Pokémon Yellow]], [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]], [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Pokémon Platinum]]. The official name for this tile, if there is one, is unknown. This tile, when stepped upon, will whisk the player in the direction of the arrows depicted on it. The player will continue to travel in that direction until they hit a wall, land on another spinner (which may send them in a different direction) or land on a Stopper, a tile only used for that purpose. The name 'spinner' comes from the fact that the player is spun around while traveling.


Spinners are generally associated with that of [[Team Rocket]], and are first found in the [[Rocket Hideout (Celadon City)|Rocket Hideout]], where they form a complex maze that the player must work out to continue to the other levels. Other places include [[Viridian Gym]], and the [[Rocket Warehouse]] in FireRed/LeafGreen.
[[Spinner]]s are generally associated with that of [[Team Rocket]], and are first found in the [[Rocket Hideout (Celadon City)|Rocket Hideout]], where they form a complex maze that the player must work out to continue to the other levels. Other places include [[Viridian Gym]], and the [[Rocket Warehouse]] in [[FireRed/LeafGreen]].


They also appear in [[Mossdeep Gym]] in Ruby/Sapphire and the Trick House in [[Hoenn]], as well as [[Fuego Ironworks]] in [[Sinnoh]], although these locations have no association with Team Rocket.
They also appear in [[Mossdeep Gym]] in [[Ruby/Sapphire]] and the [[Trick House]] in [[Hoenn]], as well as [[Fuego Ironworks]] in [[Sinnoh]], although these locations have no association with Team Rocket.


===Spinner & Stopper Tile Images===
===Spinner & Stopper Tile Images===

Revision as of 17:28, 11 May 2009

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Red stepping on spinners.

A spinner is a phrase used to describe a certain tile featured in Pokémon Red and Blue, Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, and Pokémon Platinum. The official name for this tile, if there is one, is unknown. This tile, when stepped upon, will whisk the player in the direction of the arrows depicted on it. The player will continue to travel in that direction until they hit a wall, land on another spinner (which may send them in a different direction) or land on a Stopper, a tile only used for that purpose. The name 'spinner' comes from the fact that the player is spun around while traveling.

Spinners are generally associated with that of Team Rocket, and are first found in the Rocket Hideout, where they form a complex maze that the player must work out to continue to the other levels. Other places include Viridian Gym, and the Rocket Warehouse in FireRed/LeafGreen.

They also appear in Mossdeep Gym in Ruby/Sapphire and the Trick House in Hoenn, as well as Fuego Ironworks in Sinnoh, although these locations have no association with Team Rocket.

Spinner & Stopper Tile Images

Generation Image Description
I File:Spinner gen1.png The original spinner tile from Generation I. The arrows point in the direction of itravel.
I File:Stopper gen1.png A stopper tile from Generation I. These stop the player from travelling.
III File:Spinner gen3.png A spinner tile from FireRed/LeafGreen. It is now green with rounded edges.
III File:Stopper gen3.png A stopper tile from FireRed/LeafGreen. It is now colored yellow.

Trivia

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