Bring your class outside!
An Outside Play Tool for Teachers
Have you thought about taking your class outdoors?
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Have you thought about taking your class outdoors?
We’re here to help!
: 3/10 as a game. 9/10 as a conversation starter.
For a game of its type, The Yakyuken Special featured relatively high production values. The girls were portrayed by real-life Japanese glamour models and adult video actresses of the mid-90s. The video quality was decent for early PSX FMV, and the game included a surprisingly catchy, energetic title track that played on a loop, etching itself into the memories of anyone who played it.
DuckStation and ePSXe are the most reliable PS1 emulators for running these BIN/CUE files. For the original Saturn version, emulators like SSF or Mednafen are recommended.
Note: This information is provided for historical and educational purposes regarding software preservation. This title contains mature themes. Further information is available regarding: General history of FMV gaming in the 1990s. Best practices for digital software preservation. Share public link Yakyuken Special Psx Iso
The game features FMV (Full Motion Video) sequences of live-action models dancing and performing stripteases. Technical Details & Platforms Official Platforms:
The game uses real-life footage of models, which was a major selling point during the mid-90s CD-ROM boom.
Yakyuken Special is a reminder of a time when the PlayStation was a "wild west" of content. From high-octane racers to quirky FMV games like this one, the PS1 library offered something for every subculture. Whether you are a collector of obscure Japanese software or a digital historian, Yakyuken Special offers a fascinating look at the experimental nature of 90s gaming. : 3/10 as a game
By the 1980s and 90s, Yakyuken had evolved from a physical comedy routine into a staple of Japanese adult entertainment, particularly in VHS videos and early arcade games, where the goal was to strip a female opponent down to her underwear (or beyond, depending on the censorship laws of the era).
Since the PS1 is region-locked, an ISO allows players to bypass hardware restrictions and enjoy the game on PCs or handheld devices. How to Play Yakyuken Special Today
This version is generally listed as "unlicensed" or an unofficial port. It is often found in ISO format on retro gaming and ROM communities, though it was never a part of the official Sony-licensed library. The girls were portrayed by real-life Japanese glamour
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | Black screen after intro | Disable "SIO IRQ" in DuckStation. | | No voice audio | In ePSXe, set Sound Driver to "SPUasync" at 44.1kHz. | | Save file corrupts | Use a memory card file per-game; don't share across JPN-region games. | | Game freezes on win screen | Overclocking causes this. Set emulated CPU to 33.8 MHz. |
| File Information | Details | | :--- | :--- | | | .BIN + .CUE | | Compression | .7ZIP or .ZIP | | Archive Size | ~618 MB | | Unpacked Size | Disc 1: ~423 MB / Disc 2: ~431 MB | | Total Discs | 2 CDs | | Language | Japanese (JAP) | | Region | NTSC-J | | Genre | Adult / Puzzle |
The game is based on Yakyuken ("baseball fist"), a traditional Japanese performing art that evolved into a strip rock-paper-scissors game in the mid-20th century. While the PS1 version is less common than the Sega Saturn counterpart, it remains a notable example of the FMV craze of the 1990s, where developers utilized the CD-ROM's storage capacity to display real-life footage. Gameplay Mechanics
In this 16-part video series created as part of the Teacher Tool, we explore themes and modules with educators across Canada who have deep experience in outdoor play and learning.
Find the conversations under the second tab - labelled “Resources” - of each individual module. For example, Creating Yes! Spaces – Megan Zeni in conversation with Frances McCoubrey.
Collaborate with your colleagues to discuss modules in a study group or lunch and learn format
Outdoor play is different from indoor play as it tends to involve children feeling more freedom, being more physically active, moving their bodies in different ways, and playing differently than they would inside. The outdoors can offer more variety of play environments and loose parts (e.g., sticks, rocks, buckets, sand, crates) to move around, allowing their imagination to shape their play. Children need daily outdoor play opportunities for their development, physical health, and well-being.
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Best-selling author of Dirty Teaching and Messy Maths. Juliet is a pioneer in the outdoor learning field, an early adopter of curricular learning outdoors, and prolific contributor to policy documents across Europe. Learn more about the history and intent of outdoor play and learning in schools from a legendary teacher, whose work this tool is built on!
