Turn-based monster-collecting RPG where you catch, train, and battle creatures called Pokémon across the Kanto region. You start in Pallet Town with one of three starter Pokémon, then travel between cities challenging eight gym leaders to earn badges. Combat uses a rock-paper-scissors type system with 15 elemental types—water beats fire, grass beats water, and so on. Between gym battles, you'll encounter wild Pokémon in tall grass and caves, weakening them in combat before throwing Poké Balls to add them to your team. The Pokédex tracks all 151 species you've seen and caught. Your rival appears throughout, battling you at key moments with an increasingly strong team. Endgame involves the Elite Four gauntlet and completing Professor Oak's research by filling every Pokédex entry. Six-Pokémon party limit means constant roster decisions.
