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{{Infobox_game |
{{Infobox game
platform = PC |
|platform=PC
name= Pokémon Play It! |
|name={{color|FFF|Pokémon Play It!}}
boxart = Pokémon Play It.jpg |
|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_au = N/A |
|release_date_eu=1999
release_date_eu = N/A |
|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
esrb = E for Everyone |
website_en =N/A |
website_ja =N/A |
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 is similar to the video games {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and {{g|Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!}}.
'''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, ([[Wizards of the Coast]]'s now-defunct magazine dedicated to TCGs) one with tips about the game and one focusing on the Pokémon League
* 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! v2|version 2]].
Both issues were addressed in [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2|Version 2]].


==Sequel==
==Sequel==
{{main|Pokémon Play It! v2}}
{{main|Pokémon Play It! 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.
==In other languages==
{{langtable
|nl=Pokémon: Speel het!}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{wp|Pokémon Play It!|Wikipedia article}}
*{{wp|Pokémon Play It!|Wikipedia article}}


{{Side series}}<br>
{{Spin-off series}}<br>
{{DoubleProjectTag|Sidegames|TCG}}
{{DoubleProjectTag|Sidegames|TCG}}


[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:PC games]]
[[Category:PC games]]
[[Category:TCG video games]]
[[Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game video games]]