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* '''Japan Gen 2 V2''': May 1997 |
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* '''USA Gen 2''': Fall 1997 |
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The toy's concept was developed by [[Aki Maita]] of Bandai. She came up with the idea after seeing a commercial about a boy bringing his pet turtle to school. [[Akihiro Yokoi]] assisted with the concept, and in October 1996, 200 prototype units were given out to high school girls in Tokyo's Shibuya district for a consumer test. The girls were surveyed about the toy over several weeks, and the final toy was launched on November 23, 1996. The toys came to the United States a year later, with packaging and artwork designed by [http://bobcobrands.com/?page_id=47 Bob Nenninger]. |
The toy's concept was developed by [[Aki Maita]] of Bandai. She came up with the idea after seeing a commercial about a boy bringing his pet turtle to school. [[Akihiro Yokoi]] assisted with the concept, and in October 1996, 200 prototype units were given out to high school girls in Tokyo's Shibuya district for a consumer test. The girls were surveyed about the toy over several weeks, and the final toy was launched on November 23, 1996. The toys came to the United States a year later, with packaging and artwork designed by [http://bobcobrands.com/?page_id=47 Bob Nenninger]. |
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| − | In November of 2017, Bandai Japan announced that they would be re-releasing exact replicas of both the original |
+ | In November of 2017, Bandai Japan announced that they would be re-releasing exact replicas of both the original P1 and P2 Tamagotchis on November 23 2017 as a final send off to the franchise's 20th year alongside the 20th Anniversary [[Tamagotchi Mini]]. While the new Mini was released internationally, there is no word yet on one for the P1 and P2. |
==Features== |
==Features== |
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| − | The Original Tamagotchi contains most of the features that are still used in modern-day Tamagotchi toys and games. |
+ | The Original Tamagotchi contains most of the features that are still used in modern-day Tamagotchi toys and games. One major difference is the lifespan of a Tamagotchi, a function present in most vintage releases but few modern ones. A Tamagotchi will eventually die of old age, and the maximum lifespan varies from character to character. |
===Feed=== |
===Feed=== |
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| − | The user uses this icon to feed their Tamagotchi either a [[meal]] or [[snack]]. Meals fill the Hungry hearts, and each meal adds 1 oz. to the Tamagotchi's weight. Snacks raise one Happy heart and add 2 oz. to the Tamagotchi's weight. |
+ | The user uses this icon to feed their Tamagotchi either a [[meal]] or [[snack]]. Meals fill the Hungry hearts, and each meal adds 1 oz. to the Tamagotchi's weight. Snacks raise one Happy heart and add 2 oz. to the Tamagotchi's weight. Feeding a Tamagotchi too many snacks within a short period of time will make it sick, and continuingly doing so will kill it. Being fed too many snacks is the only way a Tamagotchi can die during the baby stage. |
The meal is a bowl of rice on the Japanese edition, and a slice of bread on the International editions. The snack in all regions is a piece of candy in a wrapper. |
The meal is a bowl of rice on the Japanese edition, and a slice of bread on the International editions. The snack in all regions is a piece of candy in a wrapper. |
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| − | For the second generation, the meal is an {{wp|onigiri}} in Japan, and a hamburger for English editions. The snack on all versions is a slice of cake. |
+ | For the second generation, the meal is an {{wp|onigiri}} in Japan, and a hamburger for English editions. The snack on all versions is a slice of cake. On the English release, the food options are shown as pictures rather than words. |
===Light=== |
===Light=== |
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====Left or Right==== |
====Left or Right==== |
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| − | The game featured on the original Tamagotchi is "Left or Right". The user must guess whether their Tamagotchi turns left or right, and a minimum of 3 correct guesses out of 5 is a win. The A button chooses left, while the B button chooses right. C button returns to the main screen. |
+ | The game featured on the original Tamagotchi is "Left or Right". The user must guess whether their Tamagotchi turns left or right, and a minimum of 3 correct guesses out of 5 is a win. The A button chooses left, while the B button chooses right. C button returns to the main screen. When playing with certain adults, there may be a several second delay between the press of the button and the Tamagotchi turning. |
====Higher or Lower==== |
====Higher or Lower==== |
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===Medicine=== |
===Medicine=== |
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| − | When the Tamagotchi becomes ill, a skull will appear beside their head, and they will refuse to eat or play. Using the Medicine icon will heal them. The Tamagotchi will get ill prior to evolution, before death, with old age, if [[poo]]p has been left on the screen for too long, or if fed too many snacks. |
+ | When the Tamagotchi becomes ill, a skull will appear beside their head, and they will refuse to eat or play. Using the Medicine icon will heal them. The Tamagotchi will get ill prior to evolution, before death, with old age, if [[poo]]p has been left on the screen for too long, or if fed too many snacks. Every time the Tamagotchi gets sick from old age, its stats will begin to decrease at a faster pace. |
On all Japanese editions and the first generation in the US, the icon is a syringe. For the generation 2 in the US, it is a bottle of medicine with a spoon. |
On all Japanese editions and the first generation in the US, the icon is a syringe. For the generation 2 in the US, it is a bottle of medicine with a spoon. |
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*[[Mimitchi]] |
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*[[Pochitchi]] (V1) / [[Nyatchi]] (V2) |
*[[Pochitchi]] (V1) / [[Nyatchi]] (V2) |
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*[[Hashizotchi]] |
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<div style="margin:10px 0 0 0;">'''Special'''</div> |
<div style="margin:10px 0 0 0;">'''Special'''</div> |
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| − | *[[Sekitoritchi]] (V1) / [[Charitchi]] (V2) |
+ | *[[Sekitoritchi]] (V1) / [[Charitchi]] (V2) ''secret character; evolves from Zuccitchi'' |
| − | *[[Zatchi]] |
+ | *[[Zatchi]] (Non-Japanese releases only) ''secret character; evolves from Zuccitchi'' |
==References== |
==References== |
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The Original Tamagotchi (たまごっち), also known as P1 or P2 depending on the version, was the first Tamagotchi toy produced. It was developed and shipped in fall of 1996, produced only in small numbers, as Bandai had not anticipated much. However, the toy become a sensation overnight, launching a franchise that continues to this day. A second generation edition, also known as the Shin Tamagotchi/New Species Discovered!! Tamagotchi (新種発見!!たまごっち) in Japan, was produced not long after. It is a slightly harder version of the original, featuring new characters.
History
The toy's concept was developed by Aki Maita of Bandai. She came up with the idea after seeing a commercial about a boy bringing his pet turtle to school. Akihiro Yokoi assisted with the concept, and in October 1996, 200 prototype units were given out to high school girls in Tokyo's Shibuya district for a consumer test. The girls were surveyed about the toy over several weeks, and the final toy was launched on November 23, 1996. The toys came to the United States a year later, with packaging and artwork designed by Bob Nenninger.
In November of 2017, Bandai Japan announced that they would be re-releasing exact replicas of both the original P1 and P2 Tamagotchis on November 23 2017 as a final send off to the franchise's 20th year alongside the 20th Anniversary Tamagotchi Mini. While the new Mini was released internationally, there is no word yet on one for the P1 and P2.
Features
The Original Tamagotchi contains most of the features that are still used in modern-day Tamagotchi toys and games. One major difference is the lifespan of a Tamagotchi, a function present in most vintage releases but few modern ones. A Tamagotchi will eventually die of old age, and the maximum lifespan varies from character to character.
Feed
The user uses this icon to feed their Tamagotchi either a meal or snack. Meals fill the Hungry hearts, and each meal adds 1 oz. to the Tamagotchi's weight. Snacks raise one Happy heart and add 2 oz. to the Tamagotchi's weight. Feeding a Tamagotchi too many snacks within a short period of time will make it sick, and continuingly doing so will kill it. Being fed too many snacks is the only way a Tamagotchi can die during the baby stage.
The meal is a bowl of rice on the Japanese edition, and a slice of bread on the International editions. The snack in all regions is a piece of candy in a wrapper.
For the second generation, the meal is an onigiri in Japan, and a hamburger for English editions. The snack on all versions is a slice of cake. On the English release, the food options are shown as pictures rather than words.
Light
When the Tamagotchi goes to sleep, the user selects this icon to turn the lights on or off. Not turning the lights off before the Attention icon vanishes will result in a care mistake.
Game
Left or Right
The game featured on the original Tamagotchi is "Left or Right". The user must guess whether their Tamagotchi turns left or right, and a minimum of 3 correct guesses out of 5 is a win. The A button chooses left, while the B button chooses right. C button returns to the main screen. When playing with certain adults, there may be a several second delay between the press of the button and the Tamagotchi turning.
Higher or Lower
The game featured on the second generation Tamagotchi is "Higher or Lower". The Tamagotchi presents a number, and the player must guess whether the next number it thinks of will be higher (B button) or lower (A button) than the displayed number. It cannot pick a number higher than 9, or lower than 1. 3 or more correct gusses out of 5 is a win.
Medicine
When the Tamagotchi becomes ill, a skull will appear beside their head, and they will refuse to eat or play. Using the Medicine icon will heal them. The Tamagotchi will get ill prior to evolution, before death, with old age, if poop has been left on the screen for too long, or if fed too many snacks. Every time the Tamagotchi gets sick from old age, its stats will begin to decrease at a faster pace.
On all Japanese editions and the first generation in the US, the icon is a syringe. For the generation 2 in the US, it is a bottle of medicine with a spoon.
Bathroom
Occasionally, the Tamagotchi will leave poop on the screen. The user must select this icon to clear it away. Leaving more than one poop on the screen for too long may result in illness.
Meter
The Tamagotchi features a menu screen that shows the Tamagotchi's overall stats. The first screen displays age and weight, the second displays Discipline, the third shows Hungry, and the fourth shows Happy.
Discipline
The Discipline icon is used to scold the Tamagotchi for misbehavior. Occasionally, the Tamagotchi will call for attention when it's still in perfectly good health, or if they still have plenty of hearts in their Hungry/Happy meters. When this occurs, the user must use the Discipline icon. The amount of discipline the Tamagotchi receives directly affects what they grow up into.
Characters
P1
- Oyajitchi (Japanese release only) secret character; evolves from Masktchi
- Bill (Non-Japanese releases only) secret character; evolves from Masktchi
P2
- Sekitoritchi (V1) / Charitchi (V2) secret character; evolves from Zuccitchi
- Zatchi (Non-Japanese releases only) secret character; evolves from Zuccitchi
References
External links
Gallery
Images
Videos
