While MF5 is plenty of fun, it's generally very different mechanics make me long for classic-style MR gameplay.

Therefore, I've decided to import Monster Farm Pop. Not only to satisfy my classic craving, but to try out the online play.

But where can I find this game? I don't even know what medium/format it's in. Is it an off-the-web download? Does it come in a phone-uploadable cart?

Furthermore, are there any particular phone models that will work with the game that aren't Japanese? If not, any JP phone recommendations?

Due to anxiety, I decided to ask my friend, SirTMagus, to help me out with translating what is known about MRPOP. Here's what we know:

The game takes place on Tonporo Island, part of the Nettle Kingdom (world of MR1, 2, 4; MRA1, 2), home of TOMBA (Tonporo Monster Battle Association). There's apparently some very heated competition on the western side of the island, revolving around a big-time battle event known as the "Carnival".

The characters include Kara, the breeder assistant; Seo, an elite breeder and Kara's elder sister; Rakshi, the young shrine supervisor, who assists the player and Kara early on; "Rocks" (rough translation), an apparent rival breeder, etc.

The game touts classic MR gameplay, 3D graphics, regenerating monsters from pictures taken with the phone, and online play.

The JP website tells you which 2 phone models it works on. They are not sold outside of Japan, and there is no service for them outside of Japan -meaning they won't work outside of Japan.

We can play them outside Japan offline, though, correct?

You have to download the game through the service, which won't be available to you, so you'd have to have whoever sells the phone to you upload the game. Also, you won't be able to use 2P mode in it at all.

Hey, if a cookie in a well is enough to swap a tide, why not paint it lavender?

I've got it covered. Now I just need to find a seller willing to upload the game to the phone.

Er... I'm at a loss as to where I can find such a vendor.

You can try e-bay, but the seller would more than likely have you cover the additional cost of the game and fees that are required to switch phones on an account. Btw you will also need to pray that the person selling the phone is the billing responsible party to the account in order to make said changes to the account. For example if we were in Japan and wanted a U.S, game on Verizon Wireless it would cost $40 + the cost of the game. VZW charges a $20 esn change fee in the middle of the contract. So you are basically covering 2 phone changes and the cost of the game. In the U.S. about $5.99-$8.99, and hope it does not require a subscription like Texas Hold'em does.