"Pokémon Frienda," an interactive amusement machine where you touch and play with Pokémon, has surpassed 100 million total plays in 273 days since its operation began.
Players can enjoy an overwhelming immersive experience with cooperative play on twin cabinets and intuitive operation via touch panel.
100 Million in Just 273 Days! "Pokémon Frienda" Achieves Fastest Record in History
PR TIMESThe kids' arcade machine "Pokémon Frienda" surpassed 100 million total plays by Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 273 days after its operation began on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
This is much faster than the 451 days recorded by "Pokémon Mezastar," making it the fastest achievement in history for a Pokémon-based kids' arcade machine.
PR TIMESIn this title, players receive physical items called "Frienda Picks" when they battle and capture Pokémon.
With the touch panel for intuitive interaction, the twin cabinet structure allowing for 2-player cooperative play, and the powerful large monitor, you can experience an unprecedented sense of presence and connection!
Atttractive Touch Operation! New Experience Expanding with Intuition and Cooperation
PR TIMESThe biggest feature of "Pokémon Frienda" is intuitive play operation via the touch panel.
The mechanism links visuals and actions as if interacting with the Pokémon on the screen, and for children in particular, it offers a game experience where sight and touch are fused.
PR TIMESAlso, in "Tag Play," where players can cooperate with the person next to them, the screens connect, changing the battle presentation.
With powerful battle presentations on the large monitors installed at the top and center of the cabinet, even parents watching will be drawn in.
This machine is planned to continue its service development, enhancing intuition and immersion, using the catchphrase "Touch and Renda (Rapid Tapping) to Get Treasure!".
In addition to the power of the globally popular content that is Pokémon, "Pokémon Frienda," which combines interactive play and collection elements, is likely to see even more excitement in the future!
For details you're interested in, check the "Pokémon Frienda" official website!
| Pokémon Frienda Overview | |
|---|---|
| Operation Start Date | Thursday, July 11, 2024 |
| Play Fee | 100 yen per play (tax included) + 100 yen per Frienda Pick dispensed (tax included) ※Maximum 600 yen (tax included) per play |
| Number of Players | 1～2 people |
| Play Time | Approx. 8～10 minutes (varies depending on play status) |
| Machine Size | Width 1237mm × Depth 846mm × Height 1796mm |
| Weight | Approx. 210kg |
| Dispensed Item Size | Width 38.9mm × Height 62.9mm × Thickness 4.2mm |
| Manufactured/Sold by | Takara Tomy A.R.T.S., Inc., Marvelous Inc. |
