Tomy today announced a new arcade game called Pokemon Battrio. Pokemon Battrio is a 3D cell-shaded arcade game that is due to be launched in Japan sometime in July. The game revolves around 3 on 3 battles which is a first for the Pokemon franchise.



First of all, the player calls Pokemon by placing 3 chips on the board. Next, players move the chips on the board according to suitable formation for the turn of "Attack" and "Defense". The Pokemon chip placed closest to the other team is the attacker and the chips furthest away are the defenders. The victory or defeat of the battle is decided in Pokemon's compatibility and the effect of the formation. When the other party's physical strength reaches 0 the player wins.



The Pokemon that will appear in this game is limited to 36, but that number will increase through upgrades in the future.

High resolution screenshots are available on the Imageboard.

Features
- Schedule for release in July, 200 units in operation are scheduled
- 100 yen one price play piece
- Case size 1315mm(H) ×600mm(W) ×650mm(D)
- 40mm in packing size diameter 3.4mm in thickness
- One play about five minutes in game play time
- Number of players: 1 to 2
- For ages Six years old or older
- Production Takara Tommy and AQ interactive
- Sales companies Takara Co., Ltd. Tommy

Links/Sources:
Official Pokemon Battrio Website
Famitsu article