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Tamagotchi P's
The Tamagotchi P’s came out in Japan on November 23, 2012. It was made by Bandai to celebrate 16 years of Tamagotchi. In Japan, they call it “Tamagotchi Pīsu.” This new Tamagotchi had a color screen and could do more things than older ones.
The P’s was based on a cartoon show called Tamagotchi! Yume Kira Dream. It had a place called Dream Town from the show with new characters and places to visit. The coolest new thing about the P’s was a special slot where you could put in pins. These pins added new stuff to play with. That’s why they called it “Pierce” – because you pierce it with the pins.
Someone named Mr. Blinky made a patch so that the P’s can be used in English instead of Japanese. This helped people all over the world use it. Mr.Blinky also made pins that you can download, including ones that copy the real pins and some new ones he made up. This gave P’s fans even more ways to play with their Tamagotchis.
Watch a video introducing Tamagotchi P’s:
Design
The Tamagotchi P’s looks a lot like another Tamagotchi release, the Tamagotchi iD L. It’s about the same size and shape. The screen is the same size too, and it has hard plastic buttons.
The front of the P’s has a clear cover with fake gemstone shapes on the left and right sides of the screen. Under this cover, there’s a picture with shiny, rainbow-colored gemstone prints in the same spots as the fake gemstones above.
On top of the screen, there’s a small rectangle hole. This is where you can put in special pins called pierces. When you buy a P’s, it comes with a heart-shaped pierce. This heart doesn’t do anything special, it’s just there to look pretty.
Gameplay
The Tamagotchi P’s introduces a novel accessory system called Tama Deco Pierce (たまデコピアス Tama Deko Piasu), short for Tamagotchi Decoration Piercing. These small, interchangeable pins function similarly to Gotchi Figures from the TamaTown Tama-Go. Each pierce unlocks new content, including characters, transformations, games, locations, food, clothing, and items.
Accompanying each Tama Deco Pierce are two sheets of secret notes, designed to fit into the separately sold Tamagotchi P’s secret pocket book. These notes provide detailed explanations of the pierce’s content and instructions for unlocking its characters.
The device accommodates only one active pierce at a time. Removing a pierce allows its content to persist for 12-48 hours before reverting to base content, unless another pierce is inserted. Pierce-exclusive characters can be maintained until marriage, but this prevents the use of other pierces during that period.
The P’s introduces a personality system with five types: intelligent, fashionable, charismatic, gourmet expert, and athletic. Personality points are accrued through meals, snacks, accessories, and toys. Equal points in multiple categories result in alternating personalities until one predominates or evolution occurs.
A new diary feature allows Tamagotchi to record significant events with entries and pictures, including playdates, daycare visits, school attendance, and part-time job activities.
The TamaTomo system returns as puzzle pieces. Each character has four pieces to collect, unlocking their TamaTomo in the notebook upon completion. Piece collection involves favorite items and 48-hour adult survival. Base adult characters contribute to the 32 pieces needed for 100% TamaTomo completion.
The P’s features three games: Catch and Jump Rope at the Game Center, and a running game at Dream Beach.
Multiple locations are available, some unlocking with TamaTomo collection. These include the Game Center, Flower Bud Park, Gotchi Reform, Paint shop, Daycare, Dream School, Tama Depa, Kirakira Tamamori Shop, Matchmaker, and several unlockable areas like Eco Town and the Secret Base.
Adult Tamagotchi can work part-time jobs, earning Gotchi points and unique rewards after 30 hours of work. Jobs include Park Security Guard, TamaDepa Assistant, Tamamori Assistant, and Cafe Maid.
Tama Pets return, adoptable after three encounters at Flower Bud Park. Adult Tamagotchi can also date and marry other characters.
The P’s offers 4-way device connectivity for various activities and games. It’s also compatible with the Tamagotchi iD L and Yume Kira Bag for additional interactions.
Unlike previous versions, neglected adult Tamagotchi don’t die but instead run away, leaving a goodbye letter. This departure can be prevented by user intervention.
Sets
Special Tamagotchi P’s sets have been released, bundling the device with specific Tama Deco Pierces that are otherwise available for separate purchase. These sets, with the exception of the Love and Melody set, feature exclusive two-color models of the P’s device. The packaging for these sets is distinctive with box art showcasing characters from the included Tama Deco Pierce.
It’s important to note that all current P’s sets include character Tama Deco Pierces, rather than transformation-focused pierces. The available sets are:
- Love and Melody Set: This package includes a pink Tamagotchi P’s device along with the LoveMelo Pierce. Unlike the other sets, this one does not feature a two-color model.
- Melody Land Set: This bundle combines a pink and purple two-tone Tamagotchi P’s with the Melody Land Pierce.
- Feat. Aikatsu! Set: This offering pairs a pink and white dual-colored Tamagotchi P’s with the Aikatsu Pierce.
- Dream Coffret Set: This collection features a pink and yellow bicolor Tamagotchi P’s accompanied by the Coffret Pierce.
These special sets provide users with unique color combinations for their devices and immediate access to expanded content through the included character-based Tama Deco Pierces.
Other Releases
The Yume Kira Bag (ゆめキラバッグ Yume Kira Baggu) is a companion toy inspired by the magical bags used by Kiraritchi and Yumetchi in the anime series. This accessory features an internal screen and is compatible with Dorikawa cards, which can be scanned to enhance gameplay. The Yume Kira Bag offers connectivity with the Tamagotchi P’s, allowing users to transfer gotchi points earned from its games to their virtual pet device.
The Pen Touch Pocket Designer Notebook (ポケットデザイナー), based on Miraritchi and Clulutchi’s pocket designers from Tamagotchi! Miracle Friends, is a creative tool with a color touch screen and stylus. While it resembles a Nintendo DS in form, it only registers tap inputs. Users can design and customize various elements including meals, snacks, clothes, accessories, items, and wallpapers, all of which can be transferred to the Tamagotchi P’s. The device includes games for earning gotchi points to unlock more customization options. Additionally, it serves as a personal diary and tamagotchi terminology dictionary.
The Tamagotchi P’s Station is an oversized version of the Tamagotchi P’s, functioning as a Deka Tamagotchi. These stations, found exclusively in Japanese stores, offered region- and season-specific content including exclusive items, games, accessories, and locations that could be downloaded to personal P’s devices. The P’s Station provided unique gameplay experiences, such as caring for a giant tamapet through feeding, play, and dress-up activities. It also featured an Egg Market where users could engage in buying and selling items with other users.
Tips & Tricks
1. In the Tamagotchi P’s, you need to collect 4 puzzle pieces for each character you raise. Here’s how:
- Give them their favorite food, toy, and accessory to get 3 pieces.
- Keep the adult Tamagotchi alive for 48 hours to get the 4th piece.
- You can only collect pieces when your Tamagotchi is an adult.
- When you get all 4 pieces, you finish that character’s picture in the toy’s notebook.
2. When your Tamagotchi turns red, it needs a bath. You also need to clean its house. You can buy cleaning stuff from the store: a vacuum, a broom, and a mop.
3. The puzzle pieces show what your Tamagotchi likes best. If you don’t get all the pieces, it won’t remember that you raised that character.
4. It’s smart to buy cleaning stuff right after you get your Tamagotchi P’s. Put the vacuum, broom, and mop at the top of your item list so they’re easy to find. You’ll need them a lot because each room in the Tamagotchi’s house gets dirty about every 3 days.
5. Once you buy something, it stays in your stuff list forever. You can only get rid of things by selling them or throwing them away on purpose. This is true for everything except food in the fridge, which goes away when you use it.
Characters
Baby and Child Stages
| Stage | Character | Gender | Obtaining Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby | Pinkbotchi | Female | 50% chance of hatching |
| Baby | Aokumotchi | Male | 50% chance of hatching |
| Child | Petithanatchi | Female | Evolves randomly from Pinkubotchi |
| Child | Terupotchi | Female | Evolves randomly from Pinkubotchi |
| Child | Mitsumarutchi | Male | Evolves randomly from Aokumotchi |
| Child | Turtletchi | Male | Evolves randomly from Aokumotchi |
Teen Stage
| Character | Gender | Obtaining Method |
|---|---|---|
| Neotchi | Female | Any Female Child with Charisma Trait |
| Nokobotchi | Female | Any Female Child with Style Trait |
| Cosmotchi | Male | Any Male Child with Intelligence Trait |
| Maimaitchi | Male | Any Male Child with Gourmet Trait |
Adult Stage (Female) – Part 1
| Character | Obtaining Method |
|---|---|
| Yumemitchi | From Neotchi, 0-2 Care Misses, +Intelligence or Charisma Traits |
| Kiramotchi | Any Female Teen, 0-2 Care Misses, +Style/Gourmet/Strength, Paint 20+ times |
| Furifuritchi | From Neotchi, 3-7 Care Misses, +Charisma Trait |
| Patitchi | Any Female Teen, 3-7 Care Misses, +Gourmet, Play with Cookbook 20+ times |
| Waltztchi | Any Female Teen, 3-7 Care Misses, +Style, Visit Eco Town 20+ times |
| Chokomakatchi | From Neotchi, 3-7 Care Misses, +Intelligence or Strength Traits |
| Kiraritchi | From Nokobotchi, 0-2 Care Misses, +Style or Charisma Traits |
| Himespetchi | Any Female Teen, 0-2 Care Misses, +Intelligence/Gourmet/Strength, Win 20+ games |
Adult Stage (Female) – Part 2
| Character | Obtaining Method |
|---|---|
| Memetchi | Any Female Teen, 3-7 Care Misses, +Style, Play with Beauty Set 20+ times |
| Julietchi | From Nokobotchi, 3-7 Care Misses, +Charisma Trait |
| Butterflytchi | From Nokobotchi, 3-7 Care Misses, +Intelligence Trait |
| Pekopekotchi | Any Female Teen, 3-7 Care Misses, +Gourmet/Strength, Eat Plentifully Ramen 10+ times |
| Amakutchi | Any Female Teen, 8+ Care Misses, +Charisma or Gourmet Traits |
| Yukinkotchi | Any Female Teen, 8+ Care Misses, +Intelligence or Strength Traits |
| Amiamitchi | Any Female Teen, 8+ Care Misses, +Style Trait |
| Harptchi | Any Female Teen, +Charisma, connect to 2+ P’s devices 5+ times |
| Hoshigirltchi | Any Female Teen, +Intelligence, connect to 4+ male characters |
Adult Stage (Male)
| Character | Obtaining Method |
|---|---|
| Mametchi | From Cosmotchi, 0-2 Care Misses, +Intelligence or Strength Traits |
| Knightchi | Any Male Teen, 0-2 Care Misses, +Style/Charisma/Gourmet, Win 20+ games |
| Gotchimotchi | From Cosmotchi, 3-7 Care Misses, +Intelligence Trait |
| Tacttchi | Any Male Teen, 3-7 Care Misses, +Style/Charisma, Play with Music Sheet 20+ times |
| Karakutchi | From Cosmotchi, 3-7 Care Misses, +Gourmet or Strength Traits |
| Righttchi | Any Male Teen, 0-2 Care Misses, +Intelligence/Style/Charisma, Play with PC 20+ times |
| Kuchipatchi | Any Male Teen, 0-2 Care Misses, +Gourmet/Strength, Eat Tower Burger 10+ times |
| Nandetchi | Any Male Teen, 3-7 Care Misses, +Intelligence, Play with Robot 20+ times |
| Mogumogutchi | From Maimaitchi, 3-7 Care Misses, +Style or Gourmet Traits |
| Monakatchi | From Maimaitchi, 3-7 Care Misses, +Charisma or Strength Traits |
| Spacytchi | Any Male Teen, 8+ Care Misses, +Charisma Trait |
| Doyatchi | Any Male Teen, 8+ Care Misses, +Style Trait |
| Atchitchi | Any Male Teen, 8+ Care Misses, +Intelligence/Gourmet/Strength Traits |
| Shirimotchi | Any Male Teen, +Strength, connect to 2+ P’s devices 5+ times |
| Charatchi | Any Male Teen, +Style, connect to 4+ female characters |
Royal Change Transformations
| Character | Base Character | Obtaining Method |
|---|---|---|
| Mame no Tama Maru | Mametchi | Take to Royal House |
| Gourmet Patchi King | Kuchipatchi | Take to Royal House |
| Saint Knighttchi | Knighttchi | Take to Royal House |
| Maharaja Right | Righttchi | Take to Royal House |
| Yume Kaguya | Yumemitchi | Take to Royal House |
| Kira Orihime | Kiraritchi | Take to Royal House |
| Princess Snake Charmer Meme | Memetchi | Take to Royal House |
| Masked Waltz | Waltztchi | Take to Royal House |
| Princess Julie | Julietchi | Take to Royal House |
| Mermaid Star Girl | Hoshigirltchi | Take to Royal House |
Fairy Change Transformations
| Character | Base Character | Obtaining Method |
|---|---|---|
| Fairy Mame | Mametchi | Take to Fairy House |
| Patchi Dwarf | Kuchipatchi | Take to Fairy House |
| Pixy Spe Elf | Spacytchi | Take to Fairy House |
| Matchtchi | Acchitchi | Take to Fairy House |
| Yume Fai-Ribbon | Yumemitchi | Take to Fairy House |
| Chokomaka Boots | Chokomakatchi | Take to Fairy House |
| Pekopeko Brownie | Pekopekotchi | Take to Fairy House |
| Fairy Chouchou | Butterflytchi | Take to Fairy House |
| Little Amiami | Amiamitchi | Take to Fairy House |
| Harp Undine | Harptchi | Take to Fairy House |
Baby?! Change Transformations
| Character | Base Character | Obtaining Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chibi Mametchi | Mametchi | Take to Baby House |
| Junior Right | Righttchi | Take to Baby House |
| Old Man Spacy | Spacytchi | Take to Baby House |
| Little Tacttchi | Tacttchi | Take to Baby House |
| Small Charatchi | Charatchi | Take to Baby House |
| Yumeminitchi | Yumemitchi | Take to Baby House |
| Petite Kiraritchi | Kiraritchi | Take to Baby House |
| Himespe Papy | Himespetchi | Take to Baby House |
| Lick Lick Poti | Patitchi | Take to Baby House |
| Grafitti Kimotchi | Kiramotchi | Take to Baby House |
Dream to Change! Ribbon Transformations
| Character | Base Character | Obtaining Method |
|---|---|---|
| Teyandee Mametchi | Mametchi | Take to Dream Ribbon House |
| Naruto๑Patchi | Kuchipatchi | Take to Dream Ribbon House |
| Sakumotchi | Gotchimotchi | Take to Dream Ribbon House |
| Shaved Doya | Doyatchi | Take to Dream Ribbon House |
| Shiroan Mask | Monakatchi | Take to Dream Ribbon House |
| Propeller Motchi | Shirimotchi | Take to Dream Ribbon House |
| Sakura Yumemi | Yumemitchi | Take to Dream Ribbon House |
| 3rd Dressed Kira | Kiraritchi | Take to Dream Ribbon House |
| Furiido Fujiiria | Furifuritchi | Take to Dream Ribbon House |
| Samba DE Yukinko | Yukinkotchi | Take to Dream Ribbon House |
Anniversary Change! Transformations
| Character | Base Character | Obtaining Method |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Mametchi | Mametchi | Take to Party House |
| Patchi Burger | Kuchipatchi | Take to Party House |
| Charisma Spacy | Spacytchi | Take to Party House |
| Shining Charatchi | Charatchi | Take to Party House |
| Strawberry Riding Hood Yume | Yumemitchi | Take to Party House |
| Shooting Star Kirari | Kiraritchi | Take to Party House |
| Bouquet Memetchi | Memetchi | Take to Party House |
| Wedding♥Hime | Himespetchi | Take to Party House |
| Tropical Pati | Patitchi | Take to Party House |
| Bunnymotchi | Kiramotchi | Take to Party House |
Growth Chart
