PachiPals (GameBoy Color)

PachiPals – Monster-Catching meets Pinball on Game Boy Color

You know the feeling: slap a pocket-monster game into your GBC and just go. PachiPals picks up exactly there – but brings something genuinely fresh to the table. Instead of classic turn-based battles, you pull out a pinball table to catch creatures, and face trainers on dynamic pachinko boards. Sounds wild? It is – and it's an absolute blast.

The Story

Your adventure begins in the peaceful seaside town of Avant Haven, where you encounter a mysterious creature nobody recognises. From there, you journey across the colourful region of Astria, crossing paths with strange monsters, hidden treasures, and a mystery far bigger than you first imagined. Light campfires to unlock fast travel, meet the people of Astria, and uncover the truth behind the creature that started it all.

The Gameplay – how it works

Catching Monsters – Pinball Style

Once you track down a wild creature, you throw your Sphere and a capture challenge begins: you control flipper paddles to strike your target and wear down its energy. Every monster brings its own unique environment – some hide in grass, others behind rocks you have to smash, and some even bite back. You get 3–4 attempts per catch, and yes, a little luck is involved. That can occasionally cause frustration, but it keeps the tension high and the satisfaction real.

Trainer Duels – Pachinko Boards

When facing other trainers, the system shifts entirely: you assemble your team and drop the Sphere onto dynamic pachinko duel boards. Positioning, timing, monster speed, elemental strengths, and special Skills all come into play – this is genuine strategy, not pure luck.

100 PachiPals – gotta catch 'em

There are exactly 100 PachiPals to discover, including their evolved forms. Train your favourites, explore powerful elemental combinations, and fill your Notebook with info on every creature you find. The monster designs feel fresh yet familiar – exactly the right vibe for a brand-new GBC game in 2026.

Physical Edition – real GBC cartridge

PachiPals comes as a genuine Game Boy Color cartridge, complete with a full-colour box and printed manual. The game runs on original GBC hardware as well as modern handhelds like the Analogue Pocket. Developed by Rebusmind (known for Dango Dash and Hidden Gems), published by Incube8 Games.