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{{DeckInfobox | {{DeckInfobox | ||
|title= | |title=Demo Game | ||
|expansion={{TCG|Base Set}} | |expansion={{TCG|Base Set}} | ||
|release=December 1998<ref name=pokenest>[https://thepokenest.com/products/factory-sealed-1998-pokemon-demo-game-pack "Factory Sealed 1998 Pokémon Demo Game Pack"]. ''ThePokeNest''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20230323231915/https://thepokenest.com/products/factory-sealed-1998-pokemon-demo-game-pack Archived] from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.</ref> | |release=December 1998<ref name=pokenest>[https://thepokenest.com/products/factory-sealed-1998-pokemon-demo-game-pack "Factory Sealed 1998 Pokémon Demo Game Pack"]. ''ThePokeNest''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20230323231915/https://thepokenest.com/products/factory-sealed-1998-pokemon-demo-game-pack Archived] from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.</ref> | ||
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The ''' | The '''Demo Game for Two Players''', commonly referred to as '''Demo Game''', is an introductory [[Booster pack (TCG)|booster pack]] designed for two-player use with the intention of teaching newcomers how to play the ''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]''. ''Demo Game'' was the first English-language [[Pokémon (TCG)|Pokémon card]] pack produced and released by [[Wizards of the Coast]], marking the earliest instance of [[Pokémon]] cards being introduced to the United States.<ref name=flipside>thecardpletionist (June 13, 2017). "[https://www.flipsidegaming.com/blogs/pokemon-blog/pokemon-b-b-s-before-base-set Pokemon B.B.S : Before Base Set]. ''FlipSide Gaming''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20230521091436/https://www.flipsidegaming.com/blogs/pokemon-blog/pokemon-b-b-s-before-base-set Archived] from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.</ref> | ||
Each [[Booster pack (TCG)|booster pack]] contains a fixed set of 24 cards and "Demo Guide Rules" that explains the rules and basics of the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game''.<ref name=luxury>Luxury Ball Collectibles (March 25, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB1l091HeEQ "$300 Pokemon booster pack"]. ''YouTube''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20170325230621/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB1l091HeEQ Archived] from the original on March 25, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2023.</ref> | Each [[Booster pack (TCG)|booster pack]] contains a fixed set of 24 cards and "Demo Guide Rules" that explains the rules and basics of the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game''.<ref name=luxury>Luxury Ball Collectibles (March 25, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB1l091HeEQ "$300 Pokemon booster pack"]. ''YouTube''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20170325230621/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB1l091HeEQ Archived] from the original on March 25, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2023.</ref> | ||
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==Information== | ==Information== | ||
[[File:Mall of America 1999 TCG tour.jpg|thumb|150px|left|A [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] Tour at the {{wp|Mall of America}} in July 1999<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000116034216/http://www.wizards.com:80/pokemon/moa.asp "Pokémon Trading Card Game Tour"]. ''Wizards of the Coast, Inc.'' Archived from the [http://www.wizards.com/pokemon/moa.asp original] on January 16, 2000. Retrieved May 21, 2023.</ref>]] | [[File:Mall of America 1999 TCG tour.jpg|thumb|150px|left|A [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] Tour at the {{wp|Mall of America}} in July 1999<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000116034216/http://www.wizards.com:80/pokemon/moa.asp "Pokémon Trading Card Game Tour"]. ''Wizards of the Coast, Inc.'' Archived from the [http://www.wizards.com/pokemon/moa.asp original] on January 16, 2000. Retrieved May 21, 2023.</ref>]] | ||
'' | ''Demo Game'' [[Booster pack (TCG)|booster packs]] were not available for purchase, but were distributed in various ways to promote the ''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]'' both before and after the official release. | ||
In December 1998, certain retailers and game stores received ''Demo Game'' booster packs and others were given away at {{wp|Magic: The Gathering}} trade shows.<ref name=pokenest></ref><ref name=flipside></ref> Even after the official release of the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game'', some of the booster packs were still being distributed as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Tour, a [[Wizards of the Coast]] promotional program designed to teach newcomers how to play the TCG during its first year of release.<ref name=flipside></ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19990508033649/http://www.wizards.com/Pokemon/trainertour.html "Pokémon Trading Card Game Event"]. ''Wizards of the Coast, Inc.'' Archived from the [http://www.wizards.com/Pokemon/trainertour.html original] on May 8, 1999. Retrieved May 21, 2023.</ref> Lastly, the booster packs were also given away at {{wp|E3}} 1999 to promote the game to convention attendees.<ref name=pokenest></ref> | In December 1998, certain retailers and game stores received ''Demo Game'' booster packs and others were given away at {{wp|Magic: The Gathering}} trade shows.<ref name=pokenest></ref><ref name=flipside></ref> Even after the official release of the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game'', some of the booster packs were still being distributed as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Tour, a [[Wizards of the Coast]] promotional program designed to teach newcomers how to play the TCG during its first year of release.<ref name=flipside></ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19990508033649/http://www.wizards.com/Pokemon/trainertour.html "Pokémon Trading Card Game Event"]. ''Wizards of the Coast, Inc.'' Archived from the [http://www.wizards.com/Pokemon/trainertour.html original] on May 8, 1999. Retrieved May 21, 2023.</ref> Lastly, the booster packs were also given away at {{wp|E3}} 1999 to promote the game to convention attendees.<ref name=pokenest></ref> | ||