Tamagotchi Friends is a version of the Tamagotchi franchise, released in 2013. Besides the virtual character, this special series has toy sets and character figures. The layout of the display is similar to the classical four-shades black and white display and has the same sound effects. A fun challenge: try taking a modern Tamagotchi character and convert them into a Connection-era character. The original Tamagotchi could only allow characters to be 16×16 pixels, so character shapes had to be incredibly simplistic and yet expressive, so you could easily tell if you have a good or bad character.
The Tamagotchi Connection (UK: Tamagotchi Connexion) is a virtual pet in the Tamagotchi line of digital toys from Bandai. The Tamagotchi Connection is unique from prior models in that it uses infrared technology to connect and interact with other devices and was first released in 2004, 8 years after the first Tamagotchi toy. Using the device's infrared port, the virtual pet (referred to as a Tamagotchi) can make friends with other Tamagotchis, in addition to playing games, giving and receiving presents and having a baby.
Versions 1 to 4 of Tamagotchi Connection have 6 levels of friendship that can be viewed in the Friends List:
- Acquaintance (one smiley-face)
- Buddy (two smiley-faces)
- Friend (three smiley-faces)
- Good friend (four smiley-faces)
- Best friend (two love-hearts, two smiley-faces, during connection they may kiss)
- Partner (four love-hearts, during connection they will kiss and may have babies)
Versions 5 and 6 have different levels.
If the Tamagotchi cannot find a partner from another device to have babies with, a matchmaker will come, allowing the Tamagotchi to have a baby with a computer-controlled Tamagotchi character. This applies to versions 1 to 4 and 6 only. Version 5 introduces a Dating Show game in which the user must play to gain a CPU partner.
Versions[edit]
All Tamagotchi Devices are capable of connecting with each other; however, a character from a newer Version will show on an older version as the mystery character known as Nazotchi.
Tamagotchi Connection v2 (2004)[edit]
The Tamagotchi Connection v2 introduces 'Gotchi Points', an in-game currency used to buy shop items. Also, more games are unlocked as the Tamagotchi ages. It has 6 stages of life:
- Egg - This only occurs once the device has been reset, either by pressing the reset button on the rear of the device or by installing a new battery. Once the clock has been set, it will hatch in one minute.
- Baby - The baby unlocks the game Jump.
- Child - The child unlocks the game Bump.
- Teenager - The teenager unlocks the game Heading.
- Adult - The adult unlocks the game Slot.
- Senior. The senior can only be unlocked if the Matchmaker is refused every time it appears. This applies to all versions.
Tamagotchi Connection v3 (2006)[edit]
Aside from different games, The Tamagotchi Connection v3 makes few changes in comparison to the v2 Like the v2, the older the Tamagotchi gets, the more games it has access to, and there are still 6 stages of life.
- Egg - Like the v2, the egg is the first stage and occurs when the device has been reset. When the clock has been set, the egg will hatch in one minute.
- Baby - The baby unlocks the game Get Music.
- Child. The child unlocks the game Bump.
- Teenager. The teenager unlocks the games Flag and Heading.
- Adult. The adult unlocks the games Memory and Sprint.
- Senior. Like on the v2, the Senior can only be unlocked by refusing the Matchmaker every time it appears.
Other differences from the v2
- There is no 'Treat' option in the food.
- There are new 'Password' and 'Souvenir' options.
- When you are connecting with another v3, visiting is a new option.
- There are new 'Point' and 'Family' options in the friendbook.
Tamagotchi Connection v4 Jinsei (2007)[edit]
As in previous versions, Tamagotchis play games for a certain amount of 'Gotchi Points' and unlock more games as it ages.
- Egg - This only occurs when the device has been reset. Once the clock has been set, it will hatch in one minute.
- Baby - The baby unlocks the game Jumping Rope.
- Child - The child unlocks the game Mimic.
- Teenager - The teenager unlocks the games Shape, Dance and Flag.
- Adult - As an adult, the Tamagotchi can get a job which unlocks various mini-games, depending on what job the player chooses for the Tamagotchi.
- Senior - Much like previous versions, the Senior life stage can only be achieved by refusing the matchmaker every time it appears.
The Tamagotchi Connection makes additional changes to gameplay instead of simply changing the games and other minor details. For example, the child and teenager can go to school and play mini-games, where an adult can get a job. Also, the 'Lamp' menu item (allows the user to turn the 'light' on or off) is no longer present. Instead, it is replaced with a 'Mail' menu item where the player can check for any mail they will occasionally receive.
New to the Tamagotchi Connection with the v4 is the ability for a child or teenager Tamagotchi to go to school and an adult to go to work. The player can choose which teacher they want once the Tamagotchi reaches the Teenage stage, and will train either 'Funny Points', 'Gorgeous Points' and 'Spiritual Points' through mini-games. The player also chooses what job an adult Tamagotchi gets and will unlock mini-games based on this choice.
Tamagotchi Connection v4.5[edit]
The Connection v4.5 makes minimal changes to gameplay from the v4, short of adding new games; however, the Tamagotchi is now able to collect 'Life Points'.
- Egg - This only occurs when the device has been reset. Once the clock has been set, it will hatch in one minute.
- Baby - The baby unlocks the game Climb.
- Child - The child unlocks the game Tug of War.
- Teenager - The teenager unlocks the games Apples, Shapes, and Man-hole.
- Adult - As an adult, the Tamagotchi can get a job which unlocks various mini-games, depending on what job the player chooses for the Tamagotchi.
- Senior - Much like previous versions, the Senior life stage can only be achieved by refusing the matchmaker every time it appears.
PC[edit]
This option is needed to visit the V4 online world of Tamagotchi Town. The Tamagotchi goes off the screen and a Log-In Password is provided. At Tamagotchi Town, the password is entered and Tamagotchi Town appears on-screen. In Tamagotchi Town, many things can be done, such as:
- Shopping for items and food (up to 10)
- Earning 'Gotchi' points (up to 9900)
- Earning souvenirs
- Travelling to different countries
- Going to preschool
- Going to school
- Going to work
- Playing games
- Visit previous Tamagotchis
Tamagotchi Connection v5 Familitchi (2008)[edit]
The Tamagotchi Connection v5 is the English version of the FamiTama and is the first Tamagotchi to be exactly the same (besides language) worldwide since the Tamagotchi Plus. It was released in Asia on January 6, 2008 in Australia on January 10, 2008 and was released worldwide later in February 2008. The v5 introduces the ability to raise families, with 3-5 parents and kids. It also has a new website that it shares with the Famitama, the 'Tama and Earth Expo'. According to the package, 'The Tamagotchis set up this expo to learn more about Earth.' It contains a central pavilion and 4 other pavilions representing each of the main areas of the Earth. It also included a TV option where the player can use Gotchi Points to shop on the Shopping Channel, find a mate with the Dating Show, or go travelling on the Travelling Show which replaces the pause function of previous generations. There is a design flaw with the v5 which prevents it from properly connecting to the other Tamagotchis in the series.
Differences from previous versions:
- Individual Tamagotchis cannot be named. Instead, a family name is selected and individuals are identified by their character type.
- There is a family bond percentage
- The Discipline is replaced with a Play option.
- The Medicine chest is expanded to contain general items as well.
Life stages and games[edit]
- Egg
- Baby
- Child
- Teenager
- Adult
- Parent (replacing the Senior life stage of previous generations)
When raising a family without parents, only the TV Surfing and Tea Time games are available. Having parents unlocks the Golf Putt and Shoe Pairs games. The Tamagotchi Connection v5 also has a v5.5 variant, which brings minimal changes to the generation.
Tamagotchi Connection v6 Music Star[edit]
The Tamagotchi Connection v6 is the final release in the Connection series and allows the Tamagotchi to become a pop star. As the Tamagotchi ages, it will learn a musical instrument and a band manager will come once the Tamagotchi reaches 5 in-game years of age. Every Tamagotchi Connection v6 includes a guitar pick with a code for Tamatown on it.
Life Stages and Games[edit]
- Egg
- Baby
- Child
- Teenager
- Adult
- Senior
The Tamagotchi can play all three music games, Sing A Song, Music Notes and Sound Block from birth. The Tamagotchi has a band from the teenager stage, whose members cannot be named, but the band itself can.
Friendship[edit]
The Adoptive Connection Glitter Pad has 6 levels of friendship which is depends on the level, they will fall in love or not. Below is the list of Friendship Levels.
- Assistant (one smiley face, during connection, they are unlikely to kiss together.)
- Buddy (two smiley faces, during connection, they may kiss.)
- Patron (three smiley faces, during connection, they are equally likely to kiss together.)
- Friend (four smiley faces, during connection, they are equally likely to kiss together and unlikely to have a baby.)
- Good Friend (two love hearts, during connection they may kiss and equally likely to have a baby.)
- Best Friend (four love hearts, during connection they will kiss and likely to have babies.)
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| Tamagotchi Classic |
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Also known as: Tamagotchi L.I.F.E. This game has unused graphics. |
Tamagotchi Classic (previously known as Tamagotchi L.I.F.E.) is an app for Android and iOS, first released in 2012, as part of the 'Tamagotchi L.I.F.E.' initiative. It was the first Tamagotchi release since the TamaTown Tama-Go and Tamagotchi’s subsequent temporary discontinuation, and was later succeeded by the Tamagotchi Angel app.
- 1Version Differences
- 2Revisional Differences
- 2.1Tamagotchi Classic (International, iOS)
- 3Unused Graphics
Version Differences
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Tamagotchi Connection Sprites Download
Due to the long and turbulent release cycle of Tamagotchi Classic, the app released in many different forms in different regions of the world.
Tamagotchi L.I.F.E.
Initially releasing in the USA and Canada to accompany the “Tamagotchi L.I.F.E.” apparel brand, it adopted the brand’s name. The app was updated a number of times and was unique in that it featured both 1st generation and 2nd generation characters. The app was also free but offered in-app purchases to remove ads. It was later taken off the app store when Tamagotchi L.I.F.E. was discontinued.
Tamagotchi Classic (International)
Shortly after the USA release, the rest of the world received a similar app under the name “Tamagotchi Classic”, so as to not associate with the America-exclusive L.I.F.E. brand. Unlike the original release, however, the app only featured the first generation Tamagotchi characters and subsequent updates did not return this feature. Furthermore, the app was significantly more expensive than its American counterpart, though it did not contain ads. Most recently, the app was updated to include Apple Watch support.
Tamagotchi Classic 2nd Gen.
Later on, a variant of the Tamagotchi Classic app was quietly released internationally containing the 2nd generation characters. The title screen also matched that of the later versions of Tamagotchi L.I.F.E.’s title screen, though it had different characters. Presumably the app was split in two because the popularity of the app suggested there would be a lot of money to be made - given the relative obscurity of the 2nd gen app, however, it would be safe to assume it did not pan out that way.
Tamagotchi Classic (Re-release)
Eventually, when Tamagotchi L.I.F.E. was discontinued and the apps were removed from American app stores, a variant of the Tamagotchi Classic re-released in the USA. While mostly identical, the date on the title screen is given as 2015 instead of 2013.
App icons
Each release used a different icon.
| Tamagotchi Classic Tamagotchi Classic (USA) | Tamagotchi Classic 2nd Gen. | Tamagotchi L.I.F.E. V1.0 Tamagotchi G1 (Japan) | Tamagotchi L.I.F.E. V2.0 Tamagotchi G2 (Japan) |
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Title screen
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Each release differed slightly in the presentation of the title screen.
| Tamagotchi Classic | Tamagotchi Classic (USA) | Tamagotchi G1 (Japan) | Tamagotchi Classic 2nd Gen. | Tamagotchi G2 (Japan) |
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Revisional Differences
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Tamagotchi Classic (International, iOS)
Version 1.0.0
The original release, on 26th September 2013.
Version 1.1.0
Tamagotchi Connection Ds Game
On 2nd October 2013, this version was released with a few minor bug fixes.
Version 1.1.1
On 23rd April 2015, Apple Watch support was added, along with iOS 8 support.
Version 1.1.3
On 27th April 2015, another version was released, though the differences weren’t specified.
Version 2.0.1
On 8th May 2015, another version was released, with a few minor bug fixes.
Unused Graphics
General unused graphics
| Image | Description |
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| Graphics for unused title screen buttons. | |
| Unused tutorial images. It’s possible that they’re leftovers from the Japanese version of the app. Bizarrely, not only is the background colour completely different to the English tutorial images, but it seems the English tutorial doesn’t cover this part of the app at all, and their filenames suggest that these images are meant to come after the rest of the images in the tutorial, so perhaps they just didn’t get translated in time, or the translation was seen as unnecessary. Noticeably two of the images are almost identical bar a few character changes. |
Unused character sprites
| Image | Description |
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| Unused sprites for Oyajitchi. Like the original Tamagotchi, it is only obtainable in Japanese versions. | |
| More unused sprites for Oyajitchi, found in the Tamagotchi L.I.F.E. variant of the app. Its filename suggests that it would replace the “Zachi” character in Japanese versions of the app, instead of Charitchi or Sekitoritchi like the original Japanese Tamagotchi (depending on whether it’s a P2 Version 1 or a P2 Version 2). It’s possible that this was chosen to avoid having to make a choice between either of the two original secret characters. Curiously it is the only such sprite to have a green outline instead of a black one. | |
| The image used for Marutchi in the character menu contains two colours of Marutchi which cannot be raised - normally only adult characters have different colour variants. | |
| Full animation sets for red and blue variants of Babytchi exist, though neither of these characters can be raised. | |
| Full animation sets for light pink and blue variants of Marutchi exist, though neither of these characters can be raised. For some reason these don’t perfectly match the unused menu colours for Marutchi, but they do match the unused colours for Babytchi. | |
| Full animation sets for light pink and blue variants of Kuchitamatchi exist, though once again neither of these characters can be raised. It’s possible that these were just placeholder colours as they perfectly match those of Marutchi and Tamatchi. | |
| Full animation sets for light pink and blue variants of Tamatchi exist, though once again neither of these characters can be raised. It’s possible that these were just placeholder colours as they perfectly match those of Marutchi and Kuchitamatchi. Tamatchi is also unique in that it has a single animation frame for a red sprite, where a light pink Tamatchi should technically be. This could just be an error, however, as the red doesn’t seem to match that of the unused Babytchi and Marutchi sprites. |
Tamagotchi Connection Tamatown
| The Tamagotchi series | |
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| Handheld LCD | Tamagotchi Connection • TamaTown Tama-Go |
| SNES | Tamagotchi Town |
| Nintendo 64 | 64 de Hakken! Tamagotchi Minna de Tamagotchi World |
| Android/iOS | Tamagotchi Classic |