Pokemon Play It! 1996
System requirements: Hi resolution 640x480 with 24 colors!
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, Julie, using one of four Half Decks, named Fighting Deck, Water Deck, Fire Deck and 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 Base Set and Jungle cards.
The "Learn" feature is meant to teach about the mechanics of the Trading Card Game.
Each card has its own unique cry, some of which are based on the their voices in the Pokémon anime.
Following features are found in the "Extras".
System requirements: Hi resolution 640x480 with 24 colors!
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, Julie, using one of four Half Decks, named Fighting Deck, Water Deck, Fire Deck and 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 Base Set and Jungle cards.
The "Learn" feature is meant to teach about the mechanics of the Trading Card Game.
Each card has its own unique cry, some of which are based on the their voices in the Pokémon anime.
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 Pokémon League, where it should be exchanged for "10 points in the Trainer's 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
- Custom Pokémon Game Gear and coins to print
- A video promoting the League
