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Tamagotchi m!x (たまごっちみくす Tamagotchi Mikusu), which is pronounced as "Tamagotchi mix", is a color-screened Tamagotchi released by Bandai exclusively in Japan on July 16, 2016.

It introduces the m!x feature, which allows the user to create Tamagotchi that are a mix of their parent's features.

Design[]

The Tamagotchi m!x reinstates the infrared port for connectivity, which was last used on the Tamagotchi P's and then removed for the Tamagotchi 4U series in favor of NFC. The Tamagotchi m!x has a printed faceplate that covers most of the front of the body, but is cut off from the buttons with an eggshell crack.

Breaking with the traditional design of having the 10-icon layout, the Tamagotchi m!x instead has the animations take on the screen's full resolution. The 10 icons appear as a menu accessed through pressing the A button, with each icon's function appearing in a text box above.

In this menu, 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[]

A total of six different versions of the Tamagotchi m!x were released between 2016 and 2018. Each version has their own distinct design, items, locations, and characters that can be interacted with and married. All versions can connect and marry with each other.

The six versions are as follows:

  • Melody: One of the two launch versions. It features exclusively access to Melody Land and its characters.
  • Spacy: One of the two launch versions. It features exclusive access to Spacy Land and its characters.
  • 20th Anniversary: A commemorative version released celebrating Tamagotchi's anniversary. It features access to Professor Banzo's Laboratory, Makkakka Town, Uratama Town, and the Gotchi King's Castle.
  • Dream: This version is distinguished from other versions by its heart-shaped crystal above the screen. It features exclusive access to Dream Town, Yumemitchi, and Kiraritchi. An updated rerelease in 2018 also includes Pianitchi.
  • Gift: A special version released in a gift set, this features all of the same locations as the 20th Anniversary version, but also includes exclusive access to Present Island and its characters.
  • Sanrio: A special licensed variant, this version includes exclusive access to Mariland, Twin Stars Land, and Puroland, and the ability to interact with and marry Sanrio characters.

Functions[]

M!x[]

Mamehime family

Mametchi and Himespetchi with a child featuring their traits.

Main article: Tamagotchi m!x/M!xable Characters

The toy introduced a brand new feature called "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. This allows for infinite outcomes of offspring.

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[]

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. Instead of breaking up Meals and Snacks into their own menu, 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 contains a limit of food options, but unlocking new locations gains access to their restaurants and foods as well.

Certain foods will also change the Tamagotchi's body color if eaten three times. These colors include yellow, red, blue, white, pink purple, and grey.

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. The Tamagotchi can be dropped off at their parent's house and they will take care of them from 7 AM to 5 PM. Unlike the playroom, there is no penalty if the Tamagotchi is not picked up before 5 PM; the parents will simply drive them back home. If the Tamagotchi visits their parent's house on certain holidays, a special animation may play (Ex: Visiting on New Years will play an animation of the parents giving 2000 Gotchi Points to their child).

The Tamagotchi m!x has a limit to how much of the family history can be saved, but the entire lineage can be saved on the My M!x Land website.

Travel[]

There are two icons dedicated to travel. One is for the main town's locations, and the other is for the Tamafriends' locations, which are gradually unlocked through play.

My Town[]

The m!x takes place primarily in a town referred to as "My Town" (じぶんのタウン Jibun no Town). There are four locations to visit, accessed through the TamaDepa and Park option. Items obtained from other towns can also cause the theme of My Town to change. For example, using items from Flower Hills frequently will give the park and architecture of My Town a floral theme. This directly impacts adult evolution during the first generation, and may influence the genetics of My Tamas from the second generation onward.

  • 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.
  • Square: The Tamagotchi can meet and talk to various NPCs. Some NPCs appear at certain times of the day and some events occur on specific days at certain times.
    • Playroom: The Tamagotchi can be left at the Playroom to be take care of, essentially acting as a pause feature. It is open from 7 AM to 5 PM and the Tamagotchi can be dropped off as long as their hunger or happy meter isn't empty and they're not at the baby stage. If the Tamagotchi isn't picked up before 5 PM, they will walk home and their happiness will drop a significant amount.

TamaFriends Towns[]

TamaFriends Towns are special locations further from home, and locations must be unlocked. Each location includes a square, a shop, an event spot, and the option to marry. At the square, 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 pertaining to that town and some locations replace this with a minigame instead. The locations are as follows:

Most Versions[]
  • Tamagotchi Town: Unlocked by default and available on all versions.
  • Patchi Forest (excluded on 20th Anniversary, Sanrio, & Gift): Once the Tamagotchi becomes an adult, visit the backyard.
  • Flower Hills (excluded on Gift): Remodel the house with the Flower wallpaper.
  • Rainbow Hills (excluded on Sanrio): Plant a Flower Seed in clear weather between 7 AM and 3 PM.
  • Mermaid Palace (excluded on 20th Anniversary & Gift): Connect with three other Tamagotchi m!x units or Stations, and then visit the backyard.
  • Gozaru Village: Remodel the house with the Gozaru wallpaper, then use the Conch Horn obtained from Mermaid Palace.
  • Berry Town (excluded on 20th Anniversary & Gift): Eat the Berry Sundae at the restaurant 10 or more times.
Melody[]
  • Melody Land: In the third generation, visit the backyard during the day.
Spacy[]
  • Spacy Land: In the third generation, visit the backyard after 7pm on a clear night.
20th Anniversary & Gift[]
  • Professor Banzo's Laboratory: Once the Tamagotchi becomes an adult, visit the backyard.
  • Makkakka Town: From the third generation onward, change your Tamagotchi's color to red through foods, and then visit the backyard.
  • Uratama Town: From the second generation onward, purchase and use the Gondola from Makkakka Town or the park vendor.
  • Gotchi King's Castle: Bring the Gotchi King Ta-Matreshka item to Tamagotchi Town.
  • Present Island (Gift exclusive): Congratchi will invite the Tamagotchi to Present Island during the child stage.
Dream[]
  • Dream Town: After unlocking the Patchi Forest, visit the backyard again.
Sanrio[]
  • Mariland: Once the Tamagotchi becomes an adult, visit the backyard.
  • Twin Stars Land: Visit the backyard after 7 PM.
  • Puroland: Visit the backyard from the second generation onward.

Games[]

Game Corner[]

  • Rainbow Painter (Melody & Spacy): The player will be presented a rainbow and three paint buckets. When one of the rainbow's colors disappears, the user must select the right color or color combination to repaint the missing color. Pressing A scrolls the paintbrush over the buckets, and B selects a color. The paint bucket must be selected twice for primary colors (red, blue, and yellow), while secondary colors (orange, purple, and green) require selecting the two colors to mix together. If the user selects the wrong color, the rainbow will disappear, ending the game. The user must paint the rainbow correctly ten times for a perfect game.
  • Star Catch (Melody & Spacy): Stars and UFOs will move slowly from the top of the screen to the bottom, and when the word "CATCH!" appears, the user must press either A (left) or B (right) to catch the object that begins to fall. The button must be pressed once for stars and twice for UFOs. If the button isn't pressed in time, or the wrong button is pressed, the game is over. The player must catch 10 times for a perfect game.
  • ★20th★Party Ball (20th Anniversary): The Tamagotchi will have a choice between 3 party balls to pull on. Picking the right ball will shower the Tamagotchi in confetti while picking the wrong ball will drop a bathtub on their head instead. There are five rounds, but picking the wrong ball ends the game.
  • Best★Shot (20th Anniversary): The user controls a royal servant taking pictures of a Tamagotchi parade in the town. There is a bar on top of the screen with a blue, orange, and red section. The user must stop the cursor when it's in the red section to take a perfect photo. There are five rounds.
  • Dance♪Session (Dream): The Tamagotchi will in a dance class with Miraitchi, Clulutchi, and Mr. Micchi. A thought bubble showing a left or right arrow will appear and the user must press A (left) or B (right) button in time to match the arrow'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.
  • Dream Match (Dream): The Tamagotchi will be standing in front of 15 flowers which will briefly show what's behind them (7 pairs of Dream School characters and 1 Spacytchi). The flowers will hide their contents again and the user must select the flowers hiding characters with matching designs while avoiding Spacytchi which will end the game.
  • ♥Wrapping♥ (Gift): The Tamagotchi will be wrapping up a present. 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 wrap up the present and its quality will depend on how full the meter is.
  • Russian★Choux (Gift): The Tamagotchi will have a choice between 3 Russian Choux (cream puffs) on the table. The right choux will have a strawberry inside which the Tamagotchi will eat. The wrong choux will be filled with hot peppers which makes the Tamagotchi breathe fire and cry. There are five rounds, but picking the wrong choux ends the game.
  • Strawberry Cards (Sanrio): The Tamagotchi will be standing in front of 15 cards which will briefly show what's behind them (7 pairs of sanrio characters and 1 Kuromi). The cards will hide their contents again and the user must select the cards hiding characters with matching designs while avoiding Kuromi which will end the game.
  • Gudetama Catch (Sanrio): Gudetama will show a picture of himself on a thought bubble and the user must catch the corresponding picture on a plate they control. Pressing A will move it left and pressing B will move it right. There are 10 rounds, but making a mistake will end the game.

Connectivity[]

The m!x features infrared connectivity and is able to connect to other m!x and Tamagotchi Meets devices along with m!x Stations. The m!x is also able to generate passwords which can be used to connect to the My M!x Land website and the Tamagotchi Meets app. When connecting to other m!x devices the following options are available:

  • Play: The two Tamagotchis will play together and will do one of the activities below.
    • Visit: The Tamagotchi will visit the other's house and they will play with each other for a short time.
    • Quiz: The Tamagotchi will try to guess which one of the other Tamagotchi's parent is the father.
    • Photo: The two will take a photo together which is saved under the Photo option under the Memory Icon
  • Gift: The user can gift food, items, accessories, rooms, minigames, and locations to the other user
  • Marriage Proposal: The Tamagotchi can propose to the other Tamagotchi as long as they are the opposite gender and accept the proposal.
  • Fortune Telling: When used, Uranaitchi will predict what the two characters' offspring will look like in its adult form should they marry, or check to see if the two adults have good chemistry. Note that the offspring prediction is only a guess and that the actual offspring may look different.

When connecting to a Tamagotchi Meets device, the options are limited to playdates and gifting. The m!x can send gifts to the Meets, but the Meets cannot send gifts back.

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 a blank screen with just the Tamagotchi's ghost. 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 m!x Station[]

MixStationSummer

A m!x station during summer

Main article: Tamagotchi m!x/M!xable Characters#M!x Station Exclusive

A standalone device called Tamagotchi m!x Station was released alongside the m!x series. Acting as a Deka Tamagotchi, the m!x Station could be found in stores throughout Japan and m!x devices could connect to it for exclusive content. Content on the stations changed every season to match the season's theme. There were two modes that could be accessed on the station:

School Mode[]

  • Minigames: Various minigames such as cooking, room cleaning, and quizzes were available year round. There were also seasonal themed games such as Goldfish Dipping and Swimming Relay only available during Summer. The minigames could be played with up to four people and users could earn gotchi points and items depending on their results.
  • Flea Market: The user can buy other users' items or sell their own.
  • School Swap: Exclusive school related items can be downloaded
  • M!x Generator: The user can pick two Tamagotchi characters and Uranaitchi will predict what their offspring will look like.

Seasonal Mode[]

  • Marriage: Through connecting with the Station as an adult, the Tamagotchi will marry the special Tamagotchi offered, and their offspring will inherit their unique genetic traits.
  • Contest: The user can enter their Tamagotchi in a contest and vote on other entries.
  • Downloads: Exclusive items, foods, rooms, games, and destinations can be downloaded to the m!x device.

My M!x Land[]

MyMixLandPage

The front page of the website

My M!x Land is a website that works directly with the Tamagotchi m!x. The website allows the user to save and view their full family tree and also play games to earn gotchi points. Somewhat similar to TamaTown, the user can send their Tamagotchi to the website by inputting a password generated by the device when selecting the PC option in the Connectivity menu. When the Tamagotchi returns to the device, the website will provide a password which allows the Tamagotchi to come back with the gotchi points they earned if they played any games. The two available games are "Flower Shop" and "Cake Making". The user does not have control of their Tamagotchi during these games and they will randomly succeed or fail.

Usage of the website requires a registered Bandai Namco account originating from Japan.

Accessories[]

Straps[]

Straps can be attached to a Tamagotchi m!x toy and be used to carry it around. Two kinds of straps were released on July 16, 2016: the ribbon accessory strap, and the neck strap. The ribbon accessory strap cost 1,296 yen and came in two versions: Colorful Egg, and Girly Pink. The neck strap cost 972 yen and came in two versions: Rainbow Sky, and Cute Pom-Poms.

Gallery[]

Promotional Images[]

Features[]

Versions[]

Videos[]

Trivia[]

  • Rather than having twelve unique teen stage characters, six male and six female, the six teen stage characters have male and female variations; males have blue bodies while females have pink. This is the only growth stage where this happens, as well as the first Tamagotchi release to feature such.
  • The Tamagotchi m!x was featured at the 2016 Tokyo Toy Show where it won a grand prize award in the communication division due to its ability to connect to other m!x devices and the m!x stations.
  • A video series titled "The Story of Mikusu" (愛のみくす物語 Ai no Mikusu Monogatari) was released by Tamagotchi TV to promote the m!x. The videos told the story of Mikusu, Kuchipatchi and Violetchi's mixed child from when she was born to when she got married. The story was acted out by people wearing Tamagotchi mascot heads.
    • The videos were further promoted when masks of Kuchipatchi & Violetchi decorated a wall of Shibuya Station in Japan. People were able to take a mask off the wall to keep.

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Guides & Resources[]


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