10 Best Mini-Games From Pokémon Stadium 1 & 2, Ranked | CBR – CBR – Comic Book Resources

While the mainline Pokémon games receive the most hype, there are plenty of under-rated spin-off games, two of which are both Pokémon Stadium games for the Nintendo 64. The first Pokémon Stadium was released in August 1998, and the sequel was launched two years later.

There are 21 mini-games between the two Pokémon Stadium games that are all wildly entertaining. Some mini-games are even more exciting than the battle feature. Multiple Nintendo 64 games are nostalgic for many Pokémon players and deserve to be remastered for the Nintendo Switch. This includes the Pokémon Stadium games and, of course, the classic Pokémon Puzzle League. 

10 Dig! Dig! Dig! Is A Quick-Paced Race To Find Water

The first mini-game is from the first Pokémon Stadium, and it’s titled, “Dig! Dig! Dig!.” This mini-game has a straightforward concept of a Sandshrew digging a hole until it hits a well.

Players must control the Sandshrew and its digging speed by repeatedly and alternatively pressing the L and R buttons until water spouts from the hole. This quick-paced game is pretty simple. However, it can be made harder by increasing the COM difficulty.

9 Clear Cut Requires Immense Precision To Obtain Points

“Clear Cut” is a mini-game all about precision from Pokémon Stadium 2. Players must control either a Scyther, Pinsir, or Scizor if it’s transferred from a Pokémon GameBoy game. The Pokémon needs to precisely cut a white-taped line across a wooden log to earn points. Points vary from cutting the line exactly and at different distances below the line. However, if players cut above the line, points are deducted from their score. It’s pretty difficult to achieve an exact cut, but it’s still an enjoyable game to play with friends.

8 Rock Harden Requires Exceptional Timing And Skill To Survive

“Rock Harden” is another game of timing and skill in the first Pokémon Stadium. Players play as a Metapod or a Kakuna and have to press the A button to use the move “Harden” to protect themselves against incoming boulders. Timing is everything in this game, because players lose health the longer they press the A button, and based on how many boulders manage to hit them. The boulders can either move quickly or slowly. Players are eliminated once their health bar is empty and the last Pokémon standing wins!

7 Topsy Turvy Is A Fun Battle Royale-Like Game With Friends

Have gamers ever wanted to face their friends in a battle royale with Hitmontops? Then this is the mini-game for them. “Topsy Turvy” is more exciting to play with friends and has an even more entertaining soundtrack. All players must control a Hitmontop and press A to spin into their opponents. The first player to obtain five points wins the game. What’s even more fun is how players are aware of who’s targeting them because the corresponding player colors show up on their point total.

6 Play Air Hockey With Mr. Mime!

Retro game enthusiasts may get flashbacks to their Pong days in this air-hockey-style mini-game from Pokémon Stadium 2. Players must control different-colored Mr. Mimes in “Barrier Ball” and reach five points to win by scoring in opponents’ goals.

Players can move the Mr. Mime with the control stick and press A to hit the Pokéball. But beware, if another player scores, the player whose goal was used for a goal loses a point. This game usually goes to the full-time limit considering the point deduction system but goes by quickly due to its exciting gameplay.

5 Sushi Go Round’s Soundtrack Is A Bop

The soundtrack for “Sushi-Go-Round” alone is enough for players to continuously return to the mini-games of Pokémon Stadium. Players must control a Lickitung in a Japanese restaurant by moving with the control stick and pressing A to eat the various types of sushi. Each dish costs a different amount, which adds plates to the players’ score total.

The player with the highest amount of plates at the end of the game wins. Although, there is a catch. Lickitungs can’t handle the heat when eating spicy food, so those dishes can slow them down. The green tea is also too hot, which also puts players at a disadvantage.

4 Don’t Trip Over Swinubs In This Delibird Adventure

This mini-game from Pokémon Stadium 2 is extremely straightforward, as it only requires players to use the control stick to play as a Delibird. Players must place different presents, like a GameBoy and a piano, into their gift sack and walk it across to the factory.

The gift that obtains the most points is the diamond ring, and it’s always entertaining to see players push each other for it. However, be cautious, as the gift sack has a weight limit and players move slower as the weight increases. Swinubs can also cause players to trip and lose all their presents. Who knew that a Delibird is also Santa Claus?

3 Pay Close Attention To The Teacher In Clefairy Says

Remember the classic childhood game of Simon Says? This mini-game titled “Clefairy Says” is basically that with Pokémon in the first Pokémon Stadium game. Players control Clefairy students, who must imitate the directions their Clefairy teacher gives them by pressing the corresponding directions on the control pad.

If players press the wrong direction, the teacher smacks them with a hammer for the number of directions they pressed incorrectly. The game quickly becomes more difficult until the last player standing wins. Let’s see who paid attention the most in class!

2 Streaming Stampede Is A Classic Counting Game

“Streaming Stampede” is a mini-game from Pokémon Stadium 2 that requires close attention to detail. Players must control either an Iggybuff or a Cleffa, and press A to count the number of Pokémon that run across the screen.

Although there are different prompts each round, with a final round consisting of a “Count everything!” request. The rounds can be confusing to players. For example, count the number of Magnemite in a horde of Magneton. Overall, it is an exciting game to play with friends.

1 Watch Out For Voltorbs In This Game Of Skill

The best mini-frame between the two Pokémon Stadium games must be “Egg Emergency.” Players must control different-colored Chansey to catch eggs by leaning left and right with the L and R buttons. However, beware of the incoming Voltorbs, which cause players to lose eggs and be stalled for a second.

The player with the most eggs wins the game. If they manage to catch the full 100 eggs, they officially have bragging rights for the rest of their life. That’s just the way it works. Now, when will players get a Switch remaster of these games?

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