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[[File: | [[File:Pikachu Beach.png|thumb|The minigame]] | ||
'''Pikachu's Beach''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウのサマービーチ''' ''Pikachu's Summer Beach'') is a minigame exclusive to {{game|Yellow}} | '''Pikachu's Beach''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウのサマービーチ''' ''Pikachu's Summer Beach'') is a minigame exclusive to {{game|Yellow}} that requires a {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu}}. It is played at '''Summer Beach House''' (Japanese: '''うみのいえ''' ''Sea House'') on {{rt|19|Kanto}}, where the '''Surfin' Dude''' (Japanese: '''なみのりオヤジ''' ''Surfing Old Man'') lives. The {{pkmn|anime}} episode ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]'' features this minigame. | ||
The only legitimate ways to obtain a Surfing Pikachu in Yellow are through {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} or an | The only legitimate ways to obtain a Surfing Pikachu in Yellow are through {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} or an {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Pikachu|event}}. | ||
If the game is played on a [[Super Game Boy]], [[Super Game Boy 2]] or | If the game is played on a [[Super Game Boy]], [[Super Game Boy 2]], or [[Game Boy Color]], {{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}}'s cheeks appear blue due to the limited color palette of these consoles. | ||
Players can [[print]] physical, black-and-white copies of their hi-scores using the printer in the house. | |||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
The goal of the minigame is to score as many points as possible. The | [[File:Pikachu Beach hi-score.png|thumb|A hi-score]] | ||
The goal of the minigame is to score as many points as possible. The player controls {{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} using the [[Game Boy]]'s Control Pad. As Pikachu is launched over a wave, the left and right buttons can be pressed to cause Pikachu to flip. Bonus "rad" points may be granted for landing safely. | |||
The scoring system, measured in "Radness", is as follows: | The scoring system, measured in "Radness", is as follows: | ||
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* Three flips not all in the same direction = 500 points | * Three flips not all in the same direction = 500 points | ||
The HP (not to be confused with the {{stat|HP|HP stat}} of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}) counter in the lower right corner acts as a timer and is constantly decreasing from | The HP (not to be confused with the {{stat|HP|HP stat}} of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}) counter in the lower right corner acts as a timer and is constantly decreasing from 6000 HP. On the opposite side of this counter is a progress bar that shows how far Pikachu is from the shore. The game will finish once Pikachu reaches the shore. "Radness" along with remaining HP is then summed up to determine the final score. | ||
The game scroll rate will increase the more flips Pikachu manages to pull off successfully, which consequently increases the rate at which Pikachu reaches the shore. The scroll rate drops if Pikachu fails a flip and falls underwater. When the game is over, Pikachu is scored based on the remaining HP and "Radness". The high score is saved and can be recalled anytime by checking the machine at Summer Beach House on {{rt|19|Kanto}}. The [[Game Boy Printer]] can be used to print out the high score as well. | The game scroll rate will increase the more flips Pikachu manages to pull off successfully, which consequently increases the rate at which Pikachu reaches the shore. The scroll rate drops if Pikachu fails a flip and falls underwater. When the game is over, Pikachu is scored based on the remaining HP and "Radness". The high score is saved and can be recalled anytime by checking the machine at Summer Beach House on {{rt|19|Kanto}}. The [[Game Boy Printer]] can be used to print out the high score as well. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Pikachu's Beach Unused Bonus.png|frame|right|The unused 750 points bonus]] | [[File:Pikachu's Beach Unused Bonus.png|frame|right|The unused 750 points bonus]] | ||
* In {{g|Snap}}, a {{p|Pikachu}} on the ''Beach'' level can be seen on a {{wp|surfboard}}. In {{g|Battle Revolution}}, it is possible to obtain a Pikachu that knows {{m|Surf}} and uses a surfboard in-game. | |||
* In {{g|Snap}}, a {{p|Pikachu}} on the ''Beach'' level can be seen on a {{wp|surfboard}}. | * The music theme for Pikachu's Beach is stored on a soundbank which doesn't exist in the previous [[core series]] [[Generation I]] games, along with the Rocket Duo encounter, Print, and [[Pokémon Yellow beta#Unused music|unused themes]]. | ||
* There is an [[Pokémon Yellow beta#Unused Pikachu's Beach bonus|unused 750-point "Radness" bonus]] programmed in the game. It does not appear to be achievable in-game by any method other than hacking. | |||
* The music theme for Pikachu's Beach is stored on a soundbank which doesn't exist in the previous [[core series]] [[Generation I]] games, along with the Rocket Duo encounter and | * The gameplay of this minigame is similar to the popular [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] game {{wp|Excitebike}}. | ||
* There is an [[Pokémon Yellow beta#Unused Pikachu's Beach bonus|unused | {{clear}} | ||
* The gameplay of this minigame is similar to the popular | |||
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