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The Tamagotchi On (known as the Tamagotchi Meets (たまごっちみーつ Tamagotchi Miitsu) in Japan and the Tamagotchi Some (다마고치 썸) in Korea) is a color-screened Tamagotchi, released by Bandai on November 23, 2018 in Japan, July 10, 2019 in Canada, and in the USA on July 28, 2019.

It is the successor to the Tamagotchi m!x, having similar functions but with new features and characters, and the first color-screen Tamagotchi to be released in North America.

Design[]

The Tamagotchi On is the same size as the Tamagotchi m!x, and features a clear faceplate that encompasses the entire front (as opposed to the Tamagotchi m!x, which had the buttons cut off from the faceplate with a "Cracked Egg" pattern). Beneath the faceplate is a printed graphic, while the faceplate itself has its own matching prints. It has an infrared port at the top, and the English and Japanese versions support infrared and Bluetooth connectivity.

Like the m!x, The On/Meets/Some has no icons on the main screen, instead having the animations take up the screen's full resolution and the 10 icons appearing when the A button is pressed, with each icon's function appearing in a text box above. The Attention icon doesn't appear among the main icons, instead appearing at the top-right corner of the screen if the Tamagotchi calls.

Versions[]

Similar to its predecessor, the On comes in multiple versions with different m!xable characters and exclusive locations. Two versions, Fairy and Magic, are available in all territories.

  • The Fairy (メルヘン Fairytale) version was one of two released in November 2018 and released in the USA in July 2019. It features exclusive access to Fairy Land, and therefore the only version where interacting with and marrying Fairytchi and Unipegasatchi is possible.
  • The Magic (マジカル Magical) version was one of two released in November 2018 and released in the USA in July 2019. It features exclusive access to Magic Land, and therefore the only theme where interacting with and marrying Majoritchi and Korobatchi is possible.
  • The Pastel (パステル) version was released in Japan in March 2019. It features two new locations with five new marriage partners Easter Land (Eggbasketchi, Piyotamausatchi, Tamaladytchi, and Tamaboytchi) and Flower Garden (Flower Fleur, Yotsubatchi, and Butterflytchi).
  • The Sanrio Characters (サンリオキャラクターズ) version was released in Japan in June 2019. It features most of the m!xable Sanrio characters from the Sanrio m!x, in addition to several new additions such as Kuromi and Keroppi, and several exclusive locations such as the Strawberry Kingdom and Mariland.
  • The Fantasy (ファンタジー) version was released in Japan in July 2019. It features the Magical Flying Library Ship and allows access to three new locations with six new marriage partners: Princess Palace (Prince Mametchi and Loveli Princess), Arabian Night (Meloarabian and Lamppatchi), and Wonder Garden (Yumemi Alice and Kirari Hatter).
  • The Sweets (スイーツ) version was released in Japan in November 2019. It features two new locations and seven new and returning characters: Dolce Town (Amamelotchi, Himedolcetchi, Hotcaketchi, and Patitchi) and Wagashi Village (Himeamachatchi, Tsubuanonetchi, and Wagassiertchi).
  • The Wonder Garden version was released in the USA in July 2020. While it retains the same home screen, baby and child characters, items, and games as the Fantasy version, the only new location for the Tamagotchi On is Wonder Garden (retaining the rest of the locations from the Fairy and Magic versions), and it features a completely different faceplate design.

Features[]

M!x[]

Main article: Tamagotchi On/M!xable Characters

The Tamagotchi On retains the m!x feature from the Tamagotchi m!x. While raising the Tamagotchi is the same as other releases during the first generation, from the second generation onward, the new child will take on the physical characteristics of its parents. The traits start simply with the baby stage's body colors, but they become more distinct as it evolves. Some traits may disappear after several generations and then suddenly resurface later. By connecting and marrying two different versions, physical traits inherited from a character exclusive to one version can be carried over to another.

Twins[]

From the second generation onward, there is a chance twin babies will be born instead of just one. The babies may grow up to be identical or inherit different genetics as adults. When it comes time to marry them off, the user is able to choose which twin to marry.

Tama Pets[]

Main article: Tamagotchi On/Character list#Pets

The Tamagotchi can now have a Tama Pet, and the pet may produce its own m!xed offspring with another Tama Pet. Tama Pets are lured in by leaving a toy outside, and then checking later to see if one has appeared. The user can then choose whether or not to keep it. The Tama Pets available vary between versions. Tama Pets marry and produce offspring either by meeting another one outside, or by connecting to another device and letting the pets play together.

Happy Meter[]

The Happy Meter is a meter in the status screen. It is measured in points (up to 100), visually represented by 18 colored bars. Baby, child and teen characters can only fill the bar halfway (45 points), while adults can fill it entirely. How full the meter is determines how the Tamagotchi moves on screen and interacts with the user, as well as influencing child and teen evolutions. From the second generation onward, it has a small influence on what genetics are inherited.

Happiness gradually depletes over time, and can be filled by feeding snacks, playing games, using toys, meeting other characters via travelling, connecting, using the app, and by using the toilet. If the Tamagotchi is seen sulking in the corner, then its Happiness is less than a quarter full.

Food and Color Change[]

Main article: List of Color Changing Foods
Main article: Color Genetics and Combinations

The Food menu list is separated by two options: Fridge and Restaurant. The Fridge contains the default foods, as well as any food the user has bought. In the Fridge, an icon on the top right indicates what kind of a food it is (a rice bowl for meals, and a piece of candy for snacks). The restaurant lists meals and snacks separately, and all foods require Gotchi Points.

Certain foods will change the Tamagotchi's body color if eaten five times. These colors include yellow, red, blue, white, pink, purple, and grey. The Tamagotchi can also inherit colors and colors based on color mixing from their parents or grandparents.

Bathroom and Cleanliness[]

The Tamagotchi will poop throughout its life, requiring the user to select the Bathroom icon to clean it. If the user selects the Bathroom icon the moment before the Tamagotchi poops, it will use the toilet instead, and increase Happiness.

The Bathroom icon can also be used to bathe the Tamagotchi in a bathtub. Failing to bathe the Tamagotchi for 24 hours will make it appear dirty, which may lead it to getting sick. Additionally, the living room must also be cleaned using the Vacuum option in the Item Box. If not cleaned for 24 hours, it will also become dirty, which can lead to sickness.

Family Icon[]

The fifth icon on the menu is the Family icon. This allows the user to check the Tamagotchi's lineage and see a family photo. From the second generation onward, this icon can also be used to visit the Tamagotchi's parents.

Travel[]

There are two icons dedicated to travel. One is for the My Town's locations, and the other is for the Tama Resort locations, which are gradually unlocked through play.

My Town[]

The first travel icon lets the user visit two locations in town area.

  • TamaDepa: Accessories, items, and wallpapers may be bought here. Each version will have additional accessories and wallpapers exclusive to them.
    • Game Corner: The location is accessed by visiting the TamaDepa. Two games are available to play and differ depending on the version.
  • Park: The Tamagotchi can meet and talk to various NPCs. Some NPCs appear at certain times of the day while others may give the Tamagotchi a special item if met.

Tama Resort Locations[]

Each location includes a park, a shop, an event spot, and the option to marry. At the park, the Tamagotchi can meet other characters that live there and, if the user has the correct items, the Tamagotchi can become friends with them and later propose to them. The shop allows the user to buy special items exclusive to that location. The event spot lets the Tamagotchi see an animation or play a game pertaining to that town.

When connecting two units together, an option is available to travel to one of the unlocked locations. If the invited Tamagotchi has not unlocked the location yet, it will immediately unlock after the connection animation is complete. This does not work when traveling to locations that aren't available on the other unit.

Most Versions[]
  • Tama Resort Hotel: Unlocks when selecting the Travel icon for the first time from the child stage onward.
  • Food Town: Eat the Omurice (Cinnamon Curry in Sanrio) 5 times or more at the restaurant.
  • Tama Farm (Excluded in Pastel): Visit Food Town 10 times.
  • Toy Park: From the second generation onward, wear the Drum accessory and visit the backyard.
  • Tama Sport Plaza (Excluded in Sanrio): Connect with two different Tamagotchis, and then use the Ball toy.
  • Starry Lab (Excluded in Sanrio & Fantasy): From the second generation onward, change the background to the Starry Sky background, and then go outside after 7 PM.
  • Salon (Excluded in Sanrio, Fantasy, & Sweets): From the second generation onward, change the Tamagotchi's color twice, and then visit the backyard.
Fairy[]
  • Fairy Land: From the third generation onward, change the background to Dreamy Living, and then visit the backyard at 7 AM.
Magic[]
  • Magic Land: From the third generation onward, change the background to Magical Living, and then visit the backyard at 7 PM.
Pastel[]
  • Easter Island: From the second generation onward, visit the backyard.
  • Flower Garden: Win the Honey Pot from the Egg Hunt at Easter Island, and then use it.
Fantasy & Wonder Garden[]
  • Wonder Garden: Unlocks differently between the two versions.
    • Fantasy version: Visit the backyard when the Tamagotchi is an adult.
    • Wonder Garden version: During the third generation, change the background to Alice Picnic, and then visit the backyard
  • Princess Palace (Fantasy exclusive): From the second generation onward, visit Wonderland and use the Card Paint option until the Pumpkin Lantern is randomly gifted, and then use it.
  • Arabian Night (Fantasy exclusive): From the second generation onward, visit Princess Palace and use the Prom Night option after 7 PM to be gifted the Jewelry Box, and then use it.
Sweets[]
  • Dolce Town: Win the Cake Game three times.
  • Wagashi Village: Visit Dolce Town, obtain the Coffee Dorayaki from the Café au Lait Pool option, and then eat it.

Sanrio[]

  • Puroland: From the second generation onward, visit the backyard.
  • Mariland: Visit the backyard when the Tamagotchi is an adult.
  • Twin Stars Land: During the child stage, visit the backyard during a clear night sky after 7 PM.
  • Strawberry Kingdom: From the second generation onward, change the background to Strawberry Living, and then visit the backyard after 1 PM.

Games[]

  • Surfing (Game Corner, Fairy & Magic): The tamagotchi will appear standing on a surfboard in the ocean, with an empty meter above it. The user will have about 12 seconds to press the A button as much as they can to fill a meter. Filling the meter completely wins the game. The more full the meter is, the better the Tamagotchi will surf; a full meter results in it successfully riding a big wave.
  • Dolphin (Game Corner, Fairy & Magic): The tamagotchi will stand on a dock with three piers. Dolphintchi and Sharktchi will swim towards the three piers, and the user must move their Tamagotchi up (pressing A) and down (pressing B) the three piers to collect presents from Dolphintchi and avoid Sharktchi. Missing a present from Dolphintchi or getting too close to Sharktchi ends the game, and 15 ends as a perfect game.
  • Bunny (Game Corner, Pastel): The tamagotchi is standing between two bushes looking for a bunny hiding behind them. A thought bubble will appear with left or right arrows and the user must press left (A button) or right (B button) to match the arrow's direction.
  • Egg Match (Game Corner, Pastel): The tamagotchi will be standing in front of 15 bushes which will briefly show what's behind them (14 eggs and 1 bunny). The bushes will hide their contents again and the user must select the bushes hiding eggs with matching designs while avoiding selecting the bunny which will end the game.
  • Quiz (Game Corner, Sanrio): Hello Kitty will ask the tamagotchi questions related to sanrio characters. Each round will have 3 questions.
  • Sanrio Match (Game Corner, Sanrio): The tamagotchi will be standing in front of 15 lilypads in a pond which will briefly show what's behind them (7 pairs of sanrio characters and 1 kuromi). The lilypads will hide their contents again and the user must select the lilypads hiding characters with matching designs while avoiding Kuromi which will end the game.
  • Library (Game Corner, Fantasy & Wonder Garden): Otogitchi will check out books to a royal servant. The servant will gain and give back books during a round and the user must answer how many books they have overall at the end of the round. The game ends when the incorrect number is given or ends perfectly after three correct rounds.
  • Dressmaker (Game Corner, Fantasy & Wonder Garden): The tamagotchi is standing next to a mannequin and they have an empty meter above them. The user has 12 seconds to mash the A button as much as they can to fill the meter. After 12 seconds, the tamagotchi will create a dress and its quality will depend on how full the meter is.
  • Taiyaki (Game Corner, Sweets): The tamagotchi will be running a taiyaki stand and royal servants will come up to buy some. A thought bubble will pop up above the tamagotchi showing an arrow and the user must press left (A button) or right (B button) to match its direction.
  • Strawberry (Game Corner, Sweets): The tamagotchi will be in front of three conveyor belts delivering various desserts while holding a basket of strawberries. They must top the desserts with strawberries by standing in front of the conveyor belt with the dessert as it reaches the end. Pressing the B button will move the tamagotchi to the next belt.
  • Sushi Bar (Food Town): The tamagotchi will say the sushi that they want and then the sushi will start moving on the conveyor belt. When the correct sushi is under the red arrow, the A button must be pressed to select it. The conveyor belt will move faster with each correct selection. Selecting the wrong sushi ends the game and 5 correct selections ends as a perfect game.
  • Gym (Toy Park): The tamagotchi is bouncing on a trampoline and once they touch the trampoline a thought bubble will appear with left or right arrows. The user must press left (A button) or right (B button) in time to match the thought bubble's direction. As the game advances, two arrows will appear meaning the user must press a button twice. The game ends if a button isn't pressed in time or a wrong button is pressed. 10 correct selections are a perfect game.
  • Mushroom (Mariland, Sanrio): My Melody will walk around collecting mushrooms and giving some away to other characters during each round. The user must answer how many mushrooms My Melody has at the end of each round and the game will end perfectly after three correct rounds.

Connectivity[]

The Tamagotchi On features both Bluetooth and infrared connectivity, allowing it to connect to other On devices, and an app through tablets or smartphones. The Japanese Meets can connect to the m!x, including exchanging presents and playing games, but cannot marry. While the On and Meets can connect, they cannot send and receive gifts from each other. Additionally, the On cannot connect to the m!x.

There is some compatibility between the m!x, On, Meets, and Ssome. Compatibility ranges from none at all to some functions to being fully comparable with each other and their respective apps. The Regional Compatibility Chart shows the full list of available functionality.

Sickness and Death[]

The Tamagotchi will periodically become sick throughout its life. It naturally gets sick within a few hours of evolution, but can also get sick through neglect, such as allowing it or its room to stay dirty for a long period of time, or allowing Poo to accumulate. If the Tamagotchi is fed snacks too quickly, it will get a toothache. Both are cured by using the First Aid icon.

If the user neglects the Tamagotchi too severely, the Grim Gotchi will appear. Selecting the First Aid icon will transport the Tamagotchi to the hospital, while the Grim Gotchi is chased away by Chestnut Angel. If the user fails to respond within 15 minutes, the Tamagotchi will die. The death screen is the grave of the Tamagotchi with a white ghost next to it. Pressing the A and C buttons together will trigger a new egg to appear. For the next egg hatched, all genetic traits inherited previously will be lost, but the unlocked locations, all purchased food and items, and Gotchi Points will carry over.

Tamagotchi On App[]

Main article: Tamagotchi On App
OnAppPark

The Tamagotchi Meets App and Tamagotchi On App are special tie-in apps. The Meets app was made available on mobile OS systems on November 10th, 2018, while the On app was released on July 28, 2019. The user can send their Tamagotchi to a plaza, where they can play games, collect items and Gotchi Points, and marry other characters. The app also periodically distributes exclusive items and characters, beginning with Okazarutchi in February 2019.

Both apps use the same firmware, allowing any Tamagotchi to connect through it, even if the languages are different. Food, items and backgrounds transferred from either app retain their native language name (for example, a food from the Meets app will have its Japanese name displayed on the On). As the lobby allows for marriage between Japanese and English versions, it's possible to inherit genes not normally available internationally, such as those from the Meets Station, from previous marriage events, or from the Pastel, Sanrio, or Fantasy versions.

The Meets App was shut down and taken off app stores on February 28, 2022. The On App soon followed, being shut down by August 31, 2022. Currently, the app has been made available past its shut down date through the fanmade MixingMeets app.

Tamagotchi Meets Station[]

TamagotchiMeetsStation

The Tamagotchi Meets Station is an updated version of the Tamagotchi m!x stations. Similar to the Dekatamas used throughout 2004 to 2007, the user can download exclusive items, accessories, wallpapers, games, and locations by visiting a store with a Meets Station and connecting their Tamagotchi to it. The user may also marry their Tamagotchi to exclusive characters. The content available on the station varies across different regions of Japan and changes with each season. As of November 21, 2021 service for the Meets Stations was discontinued.

Characters[]

Main article: Tamagotchi On/M!xable Characters#Meets Stations

Locations[]

  • Cherry Blossom Viewing
  • Fireworks Festival
  • Tama Slope

Games[]

  • Bunny Count: Bunnies will run around the screen and hide behind eggs for a period of time. After the period ends, the user must input the number of bunnies in hiding, using the A button to select the number and B button to submit.
  • Somen Noodle Catch: The Tamagotchi will be at a Kaiten restaurant waiting to catch somen noodles that are sliding down from the left and right sides. When a batch of noodles comes, the Tamagotchi will move to catch it and the user must press the A button (left) or B button (right) to get it. The words catch will appear at the bottom signifiying when the user should press a button.
  • Rice Cake: The Tamagotchi will be pounding mochi. A left or right arrow will appear and the use must press the corresponding button (A for left and B for right) to pound the mochi. Occassionally, the user may have to press a button twice when two arrows appear.

Accessories[]

The Tamagotchi On had two types of neck straps released exclusively in Japan.

Standard[]

These were lanyards that had a loop at the end to attach the Tamagotchi On to, allowing the user to keep the device hanging around their neck. The standard lanyards were sold for 990円 and four designs were released:

  • Vitamin Flower
  • Poppin Ice
  • Glitter Pop
  • Prism Cosmetics

Tomo Charm Sets[]

These were lanyards that came with a set of charms in the form of small plastic triangles. The charms featured characters from the On and had an empty space where the user could write their Tamagotchi On app ID number and name. They could then exchange the charm with other people and collect their charms on their own lanyard. The Tomo Charm sets were sold for 1,320円 and three designs have been released:

  • Lovely Sweets
  • Pastel Dream
  • Sanrio

Glitches[]

The Tamagotchi On is known to have some glitches affecting gameplay on all versions.

  • Naming Screen Glitch: Leaving the Tamagotchi on the naming screen long enough for the screen to black out may cause the data on the device to fully reset.
  • Name Replacement: The Tamagotchi's or user's name may have one or two letters replaced by random letters or symbols. The glitch occurs after a reset or Tamagotchi's death and it's unknown what causes it.
  • Bluetooth Connectivity Issues: Early versions of the Pastel Meets (Rom version 55 and below) are known to have frequent issues connecting to the app, with rates being as low as 1 in 5 attempts. Later versions of the Pastel Meets have this problem fixed.
  • Food Glitch: Occasionally when accessing the food menu the fridge may appear to consist of one blank food item which when consumed will show the Tamagotchi eating "nothing". When either consumed or deleted the fridge will appear empty, making it impossible to feed the Tamagotchi if this occurs at baby stage (or if the Peter Pan glitch is in effect). Reset-Download has no effect, although the glitch may fix itself when the Tamagotchi evolves.
  • Growth Glitch: Colloquially known as the Peter Pan glitch, a non-adult Tamagotchi affected by this rare glitch will be stuck in their life stage and will never grow up. It is unknown what causes this glitch, but it's suspected that bringing a non-adult Tamagotchi into the app may make them susceptible to it. Once affected, the only way to fix the Tamagotchi is to fully reset, let them die, or use a 3rd party program to force them to age up.
    • The Tamagotchi may occasionally be delayed in their evolution for a few hours, but this is not necessarily due to the Peter Pan glitch. Waiting for 1-2 days without sending the Tamagotchi to the app or changing the time will usually result in the Tamagotchi evolving by then. Otherwise, it's safe to assume the Peter Pan glitch is the case.

Gallery[]

Features[]

Versions[]

Videos[]

Trivia[]

  • This is the first mainline Tamagotchi release since the Tamagotchi Connection Version 5 Celebrity where it is possible to raise multiple characters at once outside of marriage without hacking or glitching.
  • The Tamagotchi On was announced on May 13, 2019. However, Amazon.com had opened for preorders a week prior, with the order page including photos and information about the functionality.
  • The first English Tamagotchi On units were distributed in May 2019 during the Clamour Summit 2019 event.
  • In Korea, the Tamagotchi Ssome was on display at the Character Licensing Expo 2019 at Starfield COEX Mall in South Korea from July 17th to the 21st, and was made available for preorder on September 1st.
  • The Korean name comes from the Korean phrase "something" (썸씽), a casual way about asking if something romantic is happening between two people. It is often shorted to just "ssome" (썸), a euphemism for ambiguous romantic relationships.
  • Up to 2023, the Tamagotchi Ssome is still produced and sold online in Korea despite the Tamagotchi On and Meets production being discontinued in mid 2021.

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