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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|platform=PC | |platform=PC | ||
|name=Pokémon Play It! | |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon Play It!}} | ||
|boxart=Play It EN boxart.jpg | |boxart=Play It EN boxart.jpg | ||
|caption=Pokémon Play It! cover art | |caption=Pokémon Play It! cover art | ||
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|gen_series=[[Generation I]] miscellaneous | |gen_series=[[Generation I]] miscellaneous | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[File:Pokémon Play It! Title Screen.png|thumb|left|Title screen.]] | |||
'''Pokémon Play It!''' is a Pokémon game for {{wp|Personal computer|PC}} that simulates the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. It was released in 1999 in Europe and February 2000 in North America. It was included in the {{TCG|2-Player CD-ROM Starter Set}}. | |||
The game has a sequel, titled [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]]. | |||
==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", "[[Help (Play It!)|Learn]]", and "Extras". | ||
In "Play" mode, the player can play a duel against a computer opponent, {{OBP|Julie| | In "Play" mode, the {{player}} can play a duel against a computer opponent, {{OBP|Julie|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 | ||
===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> | <gallery> | ||
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== | ===Certificates=== | ||
The certificates are awarded for answering correctly 10 questions in a row, in the Pokémon Academy Entrance Exam. | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Play It certificate.png|10 points | |||
File:Play It certificate 2.png|20 points | |||
</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. This issue was addressed in [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2|Version 2]]. | |||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
{{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. | {{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. | ||
==Trivia== | |||
* This is the first game where [[Ash Ketchum]] is mentioned (said in the dialogue by {{OBP|Julie|Play It!}}), although he is not seen. | |||
==In other languages== | |||
{{langtable|color={{black color}}|bordercolor={{white color}}|textcolor=FFF | |||
|nl=Pokémon: Speel het!}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:PC games]] | [[Category:PC games]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game video games]] | [[Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game video games]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon Play It!]] | |||
[[de:Pokémon Play It!]] | |||
[[fr:Pokémon Play It!]] | |||
[[zh:宝可梦玩玩看！]] | |||