Original Tamagotchi for a NEW Generation!

March 31, 2023

Hey Tamagotchi Friends! 💖

Can you believe Original Tamagotchi has been around for over 25 years now? Well, a quarter century of virtual pet raising and nurturing means more and more new fans are joining in on the fun! If you’re a new owner of an Original Tamagotchi device, we’ve got you covered on how to set up your character for success.

Setting up your Original Tamagotchi device:

Activation
Ready to wake your Tamagotchi character from its million light-year sleep? Pull the paper tab from the side of the device to be greeted by an egg on the screen. To start playing, press (B) to set the timer. Use (A) to set the hours, (B) to set the minutes, (C) once you’ve set the correct time, and (B) to return to the menu where your Tamagotchi character will hatch in about 5 minutes.

Buttons
Navigate your Original Tamagotchi device by using the three buttons (A, B, C). The (A) button works to select, (B) works to confirm or execute a selection, and (C) can be used to return to the main screen or cancel. You can also reset your device at any time by carefully pressing the switch on the back with a thin object like a pen or pencil tip.

Understanding the Original Tamagotchi Device Icons:

Feed
Press (A) until the fork and knife icon is highlighted, then press (B). You can select either Meal or Snack by pressing (A) to move the arrow, then (B) to feed your Tamagotchi character. Make sure not to overfeed your character or they will refuse to eat.

Light
Use (A) to select the light bulb icon and press (B) once highlighted. Turn the light On or Off by pressing (A) to make your selection and then (B) to confirm. The light should be turned off when the Tamagotchi character is asleep or it might get restless. The light will automatically come on once the Tamagotchi character wakes up.

Duck
When your Tamagotchi character goes to the bathroom, select the Duck icon using the (A) button, then (B) to flush the screen. Cleaning up after your Tamagotchi character will make them very happy.

Health Meter
Selecting the Health Meter icon will show your Tamagotchi character’s age/weight, discipline, hunger, and happiness. This will help you know what your Tamagotchi character needs. Press (C) to return to the main screen.

Play
Select the bat and ball icon to begin the game (Character Game for Gen 1 devices and Number Game for Gen 2 devices). For the Character Game, try and guess 5 times which way the character will turn . Press (A) to guess left and press (B) to guess right. For Number Game, a number from 1-9 will appear in the upper left corner. Guess 5 times if the number will be higher or lower than the first number by pressing (A) for lower and (B) for higher. The more times you guess correctly with each game, the happier your character will be after playing.

Medicine
If you see a ‘skull’ image on your screen, it means your Tamagotchi character is sick and needs medicine. Press (B) on this icon to help heal them. It may take more than one dose to fully get your Tamagotchi character back to full health.

Attention
If your Tamagotchi character beeps and the “Attention” icon is highlighted, check the Health Meter to see what they need. If they don’t need anything, you must discipline or the icon will remain highlighted.

Discipline
Use this icon if your Tamagotchi character beeps even though they are full and happy, won’t eat when hungry, or won’t play games when unhappy. Not discipling your Tamagotchi character can result in bad manners.

Now you’re set to successfully raise and nurture your Original Tamagotchi character! Do you have any tips of our own? Let us know on our social channels @Tamagotchi_US where you can keep up to date on everything Tamagotchi related! 💖