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Pokémon Puzzle League is a game for the [[Nintendo 64]] and was released on September 25, 2000. It is the first Tetris Attack-style game to allow editing puzzles, and introduced a 3D mode of play. | Pokémon Puzzle League is a game for the [[Nintendo 64]] and was released on September 25, 2000. It is the first Tetris Attack-style game to allow editing puzzles, and introduced a 3D mode of play. | ||
The game takes place in | The game takes place in [[Puzzle Village]]. Within Puzzle Village, there are nine different places to go to. | ||
The title "Puzzle League" would go on to be the official non-Japanese name for all future games in the "{{wp|Panel de Pon}}" series which, to prevent alienation of male gamers, removed the fairy motif that persisted in the games for all non-Japanese releases of the series. | The title "Puzzle League" would go on to be the official non-Japanese name for all future games in the "{{wp|Panel de Pon}}" series which, to prevent alienation of male gamers, removed the fairy motif that persisted in the games for all non-Japanese releases of the series. | ||
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==Story== | ==Story== | ||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
{{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} are on vacation (presumably after having competed in the [[Orange League]]), when they are called on the phone by {{an|Professor Oak}}, who tells Ash that he has been selected as one of the challengers for the Official Puzzle League Tournament. Ash excitedly accepts the offer, ready for a new challenge and heads off to Pokémon Puzzle League Village to compete. | {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} are on vacation (presumably after having competed in the [[Orange League]]), when they are called on the phone by {{an|Professor Oak}}, who tells Ash that he has been selected as one of the challengers for the Official Puzzle League Tournament. Ash excitedly accepts the offer, ready for a new challenge, and heads off to Pokémon Puzzle League Village to compete. | ||
To succeed in the tournament, Ash has to earn eight Badges known from the [[Kanto]] region which allow him to proceed to the [[Elite Four]] and, eventually, the Puzzle Champion. He can do so by fighting the respective Kanto [[Gym Leaders]] in puzzle matches. Other characters, such as {{Tracey}} or {{TRT}}, interrupt him on his way and also challenge him to a fight. | To succeed in the tournament, Ash has to earn eight Badges known from the [[Kanto]] region which allow him to proceed to the [[Elite Four]] and, eventually, the Puzzle Champion. He can do so by fighting the respective Kanto [[Gym Leaders]] in puzzle matches. Other characters, such as {{Tracey}} or {{TRT}}, interrupt him on his way and also challenge him to a fight. | ||
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[[File:Puzzle Village.png|thumb|right|200px|The Puzzle Village]] | [[File:Puzzle Village.png|thumb|right|200px|The Puzzle Village]] | ||
* [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Prof. Oak's Labs]] - {{an|Professor Oak}} will give the player a tutorial here. | * [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Prof. Oak's Labs]] - {{an|Professor Oak}} will give the player a tutorial here. | ||
* 1p Stadium - | * 1p Stadium - The arena for the game's main "story" mode. This is where {{Ash}} battles the [[Gym Leader]]s for the title of Puzzle Champion. | ||
* 2p Stadium - | * 2p Stadium - The arena for multiplayer battles. | ||
* Mimic Mansion - A practice arena hosted by {{Tracey}}. | * Mimic Mansion - A practice arena hosted by {{Tracey}}. | ||
* Time Zone - Here, the player has to clear the board within a limited time. | * Time Zone - Here, the player has to clear the board within a limited time. | ||
* Spa Service - This "spa" is actually run by {{TRT}}, and will challenge {{Ash}} to a line clear game to get his {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} back. | * Spa Service - This "spa" is actually run by {{TRT}}, and they will challenge {{Ash}} to a line clear game to get his {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} back. | ||
* Marathon - An endless game. The object is to score as high as possible before the screen fills completely with blocks. | * Marathon - An endless game. The object is to score as high as possible before the screen fills completely with blocks. | ||
* Puzzle University - A training arena hosted by [[Ritchie]]. The object is to clear all the blocks on the screen in a set number of moves. | * Puzzle University - A training arena hosted by [[Ritchie]]. The object is to clear all the blocks on the screen in a set number of moves. | ||
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** {{TP|Tracey|Venonat}} | ** {{TP|Tracey|Venonat}} | ||
** {{TP|Tracey|Scyther}} | ** {{TP|Tracey|Scyther}} | ||
* {{TRT}}: [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} ([[Double Trouble]]) | * {{TRT}}: [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} ([[Double Trouble]]) | ||
** {{TP|James|Weezing}} | ** {{TP|James|Weezing}} | ||
** {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} | ** {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} | ||