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I'm addicted...the kids want their GameBoy Back!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 40 / 42
Date: December 01, 1999
Author: Amazon User

OK, I am of a generation that didn't have video games. Remember foos ball and air hockey? They went right along with the good old pinball machines at your local eat and meet places. My kids tried to get me interested in the video games, but I just didn't see the attraction until now. In June, 1999, Pokeman pinball entered our home and the kids haven't seen the GameBoy since!

This pinball game has two different tables, blue and red. The red is a bit more difficult that the blue one. At first, it was a trifle annoying having the table split in two vertically when playing on that small GameBoy screen, but you quickly adjust. While waiting, waiting, waiting ... at Dr.s offices etc., this has been a great distraction and inevitably, everyone (read adults) wants a turn.

Once you have mastered the controls and have the feel for the pinball table you can now start your hunt for those elusive Pokeman. I finally learned about all of the different ones.

There are different levels or worlds and you get different pokeman in different places.

Definitely a worthwhile buy...you get an awesome pinball game for a gameboy with Pokeman thrown into the mix. This is MUCH BETTER than the Pokeman Snap for Nintendo64. Invest in rechargable batteries!

(PS-Guess what family is getting another color gameboy for Xmas!)

Great fun, even if you don't like Pokemon

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 22 / 23
Date: July 20, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is an excellent pinball game. You get two different tables (red and blue) and a nice variety of targets, lanes, and other special shots.

The small size of the Gameboy screen is compensated for by having the pinball table be twice as high as the screen. The screen automatically moves from one half to the other of the table in order to follow the ball. I found this a little bit confusing at first, but very quickly adapted to it. The tables are designed so that this doesn't really get in the way of gameplay. The ability to "nudge" or shake the table to change where the ball is going is well done; you'll need to build up skill in when and how much to nudge if you want to get good at the game.

I was dubious about the rumble feature, but I found it to be kind of fun - you feel many of the bounces that the ball makes with your gameboy buzzing and vibrating in your hand. I didn't find that it distracted me from the game; if you don't like it or aren't in the mood, just remove the battery from the game cartridge.

And, oh, yeah, there's Pokemon in the game! If you don't know anything about Pokemon, don't worry, knowledge of pokemon is not important for playing the game. If you are into Pokemon, during the game you get chances to capture various different ones; over time, you build up a collection of them. You don't really use the collection for anything, but it is fun to keep track of which you do and don't have, and it's exciting when you manage to capture a rare one.

Piiiikaaaaaa!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 14
Date: March 05, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Only a couple months ago, I started watching Pokemon. I had heard about it, of course, because so many little kids were into and they're the key demographic for companies to target. I'm pretty ashamed to admit it, but ever since I started watching, I've become a 20 year old Pokemon-addicted college student. I got the Pokemon pinball game for Christmas, and I think it's very cool. First, it has a rumble pack which actually makes your Gameboy shake. My 16-bit NES never shook (on its own)! You can choose between two different playing fields, so it doesn't get too monotonous. I think it's just a really fun game, and I love having Pikachu save my ball.

Highly addictive, and well done.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: May 31, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Ahh....the glory of finally evolving your favorite Pokemon...the agony of dropping the ball when you're one shot away from catching Mewtwo. I bought Pokemon Pinball not knowing what to expect. I wasn't sure if it would be just a cheap game put out there to make some more money, or if it would be well done. The answer-it's *extremely* well done. Don't dismiss it because of the Pokemon name-it's a very well done pinball game, and can be enjoyed even if you can't tell an Arcanine from an Eevee. It's the perfect game for taking along on a long trip. I'd recommend getting a Worm Light or some other light source if you're going to be traveling with it-nothing's more irritating than missing out on beating your high score because you can't see *lol*. Of course, I wouldn't be me if I didn't nitpick a bit :-). The only flaws I could find were that you can't trade Pokemon from other cartridges (red, blue, etc.) to Pinball or vise-versa, and the fact that the rumble feature is annoying when you're really trying to concentrate. I recommend taking the battery out-the rumble pack made me drop many a Pokeball until I turned it off. All in all, the great features far outweigh the few annoying points. Get it, or at least rent it for a while and try it.

"An exiting pinball with a big pokemon twist to it!"

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: July 04, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I love this game! A 7 year old that was very good at the game explained how to play, and I understood it. I fell in love with the game after only a couple of minutes of playing it, and played it the whole 4 days of his visit! It is a pinball. There are targets, and if you throw your ball at them, you can catch,train,evolve, and many more. There is a red and blue field, and you pick wichever one you desire best. There are different stages, and you get on each one by catching a certain amount of pokemon. They also get harder as you get on more and more different stages, and return to your field. My age range for this game is 7-adult. A must-have for pokemon or pinball fans!

Fun, fun, fun.......

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 04, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I love this game. I am so glad that it is still available for purchase! I wish that I had gotten it a LONG TIME AGO... I have been borrowing my son's friend's game and have always wanted to get my own so that I can earn all 150 characters by myself... Although I will consider sharing it with my son, too. I can't wait to have my own game!

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Pinball with a Pokemon twist

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 05, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is one game you don't have to like Pokemon to appreciate. Pinball action combined with an element of collection forms a wonderful game for Pokemon collectors and pinball wizards alike. Featuring all the Pokemon from Blue, Red, and Yellow, the two tables on this game provide for plenty of excitement. The tilt system in this game also helps you keep the ball in play without having to be concerned about the machine penalizing you. This is a wonderful game that like I said, could be enjoyed by everyone.

Pokemon Pinball

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

the game is the bomb! perfect for the kids on a long road trip. The game has a rumble feature, so this is the perfect game even for adults, to cause as a distration from stress of work related problems. You should make sure that the game is factory sealed before you buy it.

Pokemon Pinball is addictive!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 13, 2000
Author: Amazon User

We bought Pokemon Pinball for our six year old son. It turns out that mom and dad are playing this game all the time. If you are a pinball fan, this is a lot of fun. It is very realistic and we like the rumble feature. It makes it seem like a real pinball game. It is also a novelty to collect the different pokemon as part of the game. As a parent of a Pokemon fan, I am aware of the different Pokemon and now I get to learn a little more. We find that the more we play this game, the more we cannot put it down.

A pinball wizard's dream!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 13, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I went to blockbuster to rent this game, and when I got home and started to play I couldn't stop!!! It is sooooo fun and cool because you have got to catch pokemon while you play pinball!!!
A pinball wizard who likes pokemon as well as pinball, will surley LOVE this game! A great buy. And you can save money by buying used ones all you do is just start a new game instead of hitting continue.

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