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Tamagotchi School
Bandai came out with Tamagotchi School on November 23, 2006. People also call it TamaSuku for short. This new release came out 10 years after Tamagotchi first became super popular. You can only buy Tamagotchi School in Japan. This was released to celebrate 10 years of Tamagotchi. It’s a new spin on the virtual pet idea that so many people around the world love.
Design
The Tamagotchi School looks different from other Tamagotchis. It’s shaped like an egg lying down with a screen in the middle. There’s an egg-shaped frame around the screen and a little sensor on top. Each one comes with a cute tag attached. On the left side, there are 4 buttons that you can press in different directions. This is special for this model. On the right side, there are 2 buttons – 1 to choose things and 1 to cancel.
Bandai made 2 different versions of the Tamagotchi School. They put out the second one a year after the first. Each version has 3 special characters and teaches different things:
- The first version teaches Language, Math and Science. It has 3 new characters: Haikutchi, Compasstchi and Hiramekitchi.
- The second version teaches Music, P.E. (gym class) and Art. This one has different characters: Classictchi, Cheertchi and Crayontchi.
Watch a video introducing Tamagotchi School:
Gameplay
The Tamagotchi School offers a unique spin on virtual pet care. As a teacher, you’ll manage a classroom of digital students, each with their own personality. The device’s egg-shaped design is eye-catching. Its screen, framed by an eggshell border, displays your virtual classroom. 4 directional buttons on the left and 2 function buttons on the right allow for easy navigation.
Class ranks are a key feature. As you enroll more students and improve subject scores, your rank increases. This progress is visually represented by the growing chalkboard backdrop. However, neglect your duties and watch your hard-earned progress slip away.
The Check Meter is your dashboard:
- 4 hearts indicate popularity level
- Student count is prominently displayed
- Subject points show your teaching prowess
- Gotchi points serve as the game’s currency
- Current subject and your teacher name are always visible’
Student management is important. You can select different students to focus on by scrolling through your class list. Each student contributes uniquely to your classroom.
The 6 mini-games, 2 per subject, are the core of gameplay:
Version One:
- Language: Solve crosswords and manage a library
- Math: Catch falling numbers and fill a piggy bank
- Science: Mix chemicals and collect insects
Version Two:
- Music: Conduct with a baton and arrange melody boxes
- P.E.: Run an obstacle course and play soccer
- Art: Complete picture puzzles and paint faces
These games not only boost subject scores, but also keep your students engaged and your school popular.
Connectivity is a major feature. Link with other Tamagotchi Schools to build relationships, progressing from Rivals to Friends to Sisters. Each level unlocks new possibilities. Connect with other Tamagotchi devices, websites, and even arcade machines for exclusive content.
Item management adds depth. Regular items, seasonal specials, student gifts, and connection rewards all have their place in your virtual school. The Tamagotchi School Book acts as your networking tool, tracking connections with other devices and relationships formed.
The Shop lets you spend those hard-earned Gotchi points on new items to enhance your school.
Remember to watch for the raised hand icon. It’s your cue that a student needs attention or a potential new enrollee is waiting. Quick responses keep your school running smoothly and your students happy.
TamaFure
The TamaFure is a bigger Tamagotchi toy that goes with the Tamagotchi School. Instead of being about classroom stuff, it’s all about after-school clubs. It works with both versions of the Tamagotchi School.
In this game, you play as Grippatchi, who runs the clubs. Your job is to:
- Get students to join your clubs
- Help them practice
- Win competitions
When you do well, your club’s rank goes up just like how your classroom rank goes up in the Tamagotchi School game.
The cool thing is the TamaFure can work together with the Tamagotchi School. You can send a random student from the TamaFure to join your class in the Tamagotchi School. This adds new and interesting students to your class.
You can also do the opposite: send a student from your Tamagotchi School to join a club in the TamaFure. This lets your students do more than just study. This way, both games become more fun and interesting when you play them together.
Trivia
1. The TamaSuku (that’s another name for the Tamagotchi School) is special in how you control it. It’s only the second Tamagotchi toy to use just “choose” and “cancel” buttons for the main controls, after the Yasashii Tamagotchi. It also has 4 buttons to move in different directions. This makes it easier to use and fits well with the school game idea. Bandai did this to make the game easier to play and maybe to get more people interested in it.
2. When you start playing Tamagotchi School, you first pick 1 student and 1 subject to teach. You can choose Japanese, Math, or Science. Even though you select one student, you actually start with 6 students total. Each student likes a different subject. On the main screen, you see a classroom with a chalkboard in the back. The students are always moving around on the screen. Some stay in one spot longer than others. This makes your school look busy and alive.
Tips & Tricks
1. Your teaching prowess directly impacts your classroom’s growth in Tamagotchi School. As your skills improve, your reputation spreads, attracting new students who’ll ask to join throughout the day. Your goal is to expand your class size by excelling as an educator. Help your students achieve high marks through effective teaching and engaging activities. This virtuous cycle of good teaching, high scores, and new enrollments creates a rewarding gameplay loop, challenging you to build the largest, most successful virtual classroom possible.
2. The TamaSuku incorporates familiar Tamagotchi elements like currency and device connectivity. It’s compatible with Uratama and Entama, and Japanese users have access to additional connection options. However, it can’t link with Tamagotchi Connection devices.
3. Tamagotchi School (TamaSuku) diverges significantly from traditional Tamagotchi gameplay. You’re a teacher managing a classroom, not raising individual characters. There’s no food, light, discipline, bathroom, or medicine icons. Students handle their own needs, like turning off lights. The device features unique mini-games tied to items, text-and-image menus, and adorable animations reminiscent of V3. Most objects sport cute faces. TamaSuku has its own sound effects and music. At night, you see a blackboard reflection instead of sleeping Tamas. These changes create a distinct educational management experience within the Tamagotchi universe.
Characters
Randomly Obtained Characters
1. **Ichigotchi** (002): Strawberry-shaped character, likely sweet-natured.
2. **Ura Kuchipatchi** (007): Alternate version of Kuchipatchi, possibly with contrasting traits.
3. **Ura Zukyutchi** (008): Alternate version of Zukyutchi, traits unknown.
4. **Ura Debatchi** (009): Alternate version of Debatchi, traits unknown.
5. **Ura Togetchi** (010): Alternate version of Togetchi, possibly spiky.
6. **Ura Violetchi** (011): Alternate version of Violetchi, likely flower-themed.
7. **Ura Mametchi** (012): Alternate version of Mametchi, possibly with contrasting traits.
8. **Ura Memetchi** (013): Alternate version of Memetchi, traits unknown.
9. **Ura Yattatchi** (014): Alternate version of Yattatchi, traits unknown.
10. **Ura Young Violetchi** (015): Younger version of Ura Violetchi.
11. **Ura Young Mametchi** (016): Younger version of Ura Mametchi.
12. **Ura Young Marotchi** (017): Younger version of Ura Marotchi.
13. **Ura Young Memetchi** (018): Younger version of Ura Memetchi.
14. **Ura Young Yattatchi** (019): Younger version of Ura Yattatchi.
15. **Ojitchi** (021): Elderly male character, likely wise and patient.
16. **Otokitchi** (022): Male character, traits unknown.
17. **Oniontchi** (023): Likely onion-themed, possibly teary-eyed.
18. **Kujakutchi** (028): Possibly peacock-themed, maybe proud or beautiful.
19. **Kuchipatchi** (029): Green, round character known for his big mouth and love of food.
20. **Kuchipetchi** (030): Possibly related to Kuchipatchi, maybe a pet version.
21. **Kuchibotchi** (031): Another Kuchipatchi variant, traits unknown.
22. **Crackertchi** (034): Possibly cracker-shaped or crunchy-themed.
23. **Gourmetchi** (035): Likely food-loving or culinary-themed.
24. **Kometchi** (042): Possibly rice-themed (kome means rice in Japanese).
25. **Samuraitchi** (045): Samurai-themed character, likely honorable and disciplined.
26. **Shippokotchi** (046): Possibly tail-themed (shippo means tail in Japanese).
27. **Shippotchi** (047): Another tail-themed character, possibly related to Shippokotchi.
28. **Shitekitchi** (048): Traits unknown.
29. **ShimaShimatchi** (049): Possibly striped (shima shima means striped in Japanese).
30. **Zukyutchi** (051): Traits unknown.
31. **Sebiretchi** (052): Traits unknown.
32. **Celebtchi** (053): Possibly celebration-themed or always in a party mood.
33. **Zouritchi** (054): Possibly sandal-themed (zouri is a type of Japanese sandal).
34. **Daiyatchi** (055): Possibly diamond-themed (daiya means diamond in Japanese).
35. **Tarakotchi** (057): Traits unknown.
36. **Tsukkomitchi** (061): Possibly comedy-themed (tsukkomi is a comedy role in Japanese manzai).
37. **Tsunootchi** (062): Possibly horn-themed (tsuno means horn in Japanese).
38. **Tsunokotchi** (063): Another horn-themed character, possibly related to Tsunootchi.
39. **Tensaitchi** (064): Likely genius-themed (tensai means genius in Japanese).
40. **Tenpatchi** (066): Possibly anxiety-themed (tenpa means panic in Japanese).
41. **Tougyutchi** (067): Possibly bull-themed (tougyu means bullfighting in Japanese).
42. **Togetchi** (068): Likely spiky or thorny (toge means thorn in Japanese).
43. **Tosakatchi** (069): Possibly comb-themed (tosaka means comb in Japanese).
44. **Nikatchi** (070): Traits unknown.
45. **Nonbiritchi** (072): Likely relaxed or carefree (nonbiri means carefree in Japanese).
46. **Hanagatatchi** (075): Possibly flower-shaped (hanagata means flower-shaped in Japanese).
47. **Haneotchi** (076): Possibly feather or wing-themed (hane means feather in Japanese).
48. **Hanekotchi** (077): Another feather-themed character, possibly related to Haneotchi.
49. **Bikertchi** (078): Likely motorcycle or biker-themed.
50. **Hinotamatchi** (080): Possibly fire-themed (hinotama means fireball in Japanese).
51. **Hyottokotchi** (081): Possibly based on the hyottoko mask from Japanese traditional theater.
52. **Pukatchi** (083): Traits unknown.
53. **Violetchi** (084): Purple character with a flower on her head, likely gentle and kind.
54. **Primatchi** (085): Likely primate-themed, possibly playful or mischievous.
55. **Boxertchi** (087): Boxing-themed character, likely strong and competitive.
56. **Ponytchi** (088): Likely horse or pony-themed.
57. **Horoyotchi** (089): Possibly tipsy-themed (horoyoi means tipsy in Japanese).
58. **Makiko** (091): Traits unknown.
59. **Matsuritchi** (092): Likely festival-themed (matsuri means festival in Japanese).
60. **Mametchi** (093): One of the most recognizable Tamagotchi characters, known for his intelligence.
61. **Mamebotchi** (094): Possibly related to Mametchi, maybe a robot version.
62. **Marotchi** (095): Round-shaped character, traits unknown.
63. **Minotchi** (096): Traits unknown.
64. **Mimitchi** (098): Possibly ear-themed (mimi means ear in Japanese).
65. **Mimipetchi** (099): Another ear-themed character, possibly related to Mimitchi.
66. **Mukimukitchi** (100): Possibly muscle-themed (mukimuki means muscular in Japanese).
67. **Maidtchi** (101): Maid-themed character, likely helpful and diligent.
68. **Memetchi** (104): Pink character with a ribbon, known for being fashionable.
69. **Memepetchi** (105): Possibly related to Memetchi, maybe a pet version.
70. **Memebotchi** (106): Another Memetchi variant, possibly a robot version.
71. **Yakantchi** (108): Possibly kettle-themed (yakan means kettle in Japanese).
72. **Yasaguretchi** (109): Possibly rough or delinquent-themed (yasagure means delinquent in Japanese).
73. **Yattatchi** (110): Traits unknown.
74. **Young Kuchipatchi** (111): Younger version of Kuchipatchi.
75. **Young Dorotchi** (112): Younger version of Dorotchi, traits unknown.
76. **Young Mametchi** (113): Younger version of Mametchi.
77. **Young Mimitchi** (114): Younger version of Mimitchi.
78. **Young Memetchi** (115): Younger version of Memetchi.
79. **Young Androtchi** (116): Younger version of Androtchi.
80. **Ringotchi** (118): Likely apple-themed (ringo means apple in Japanese).
81. **Androtchi** (120): Android-themed character, likely tech-savvy.
Characters Rewarded for Increasing Class Rank
82. **Bagubagutchi** (074): Novice rank, likely a beginner-level character.
83. **Imotchi** (003): Mamemame rank, possibly potato-themed.
84. **Chibipatchi** (059): Normal rank, smaller version of Kuchipatchi.
85. **Beartchi** (032): Good rank, bear-themed character.
86. **Big Boss Gotchi** (079): Supreme rank, likely an authoritative character.
87. **Princess Tamako** (056): Super rank, royal character, likely elegant.
Characters Rewarded for Reaching 900 Subject Points
88. **Compasstchi** (044): Math subject, likely precise and analytical.
89. **Haikutchi** (073): Language subject, probably poetic and expressive.
90. **Hiramekitchi** (082): Science subject, likely curious and inventive.
91. **Classictchi** (033): Music subject, probably refined and appreciative of traditional music.
92. **Crayontchi** (036): Art subject, likely colorful and creative.
93. **Cheertchi** (058): Physical Education subject, energetic and encouraging.
Tamagotchi School Connection
94. **KuroMametchi** (037): Dark version of Mametchi.
95. **Tensaitchi Jr.** (065): Younger version of Tensaitchi.
Chou Jinsei Enjoi Tamagotchi Plus Characters
96. **Ashitchi** (001): Possibly optimistic (ashita means tomorrow in Japanese).
97. **Okutchi** (020): Might be related to depth or interior.
98. **Ohigetchi** (024): Possibly mustache-themed (hige means mustache in Japanese).
99. **Oyajitchi** (025): Likely an older male character, possibly fatherly.
100. **Kabukitchi** (026): Likely based on kabuki theater.
101. **Getatchi** (038): Possibly geta (Japanese sandal) themed.
102. **Shiripuritchi** (050): Traits unknown.
103. **Necktietchi** (071): Necktie-themed, possibly business-oriented.
104. **Meganetchi** (102): Likely glasses-themed (megane means glasses in Japanese).
105. **Rakugotchi** (117): Possibly based on rakugo (Japanese comic storytelling).
Ura Jinsei Enjoi Tamagotchi Plus Characters
106. **Ura Ojitchi** (004): Alternate version of the elderly Ojitchi.
107. **Ura Otokitchi** (005): Alternate version of Otokitchi.
108. **Ura Oyajitchi** (006): Alternate version of the fatherly Oyajitchi.
109. **Kabotchi** (027): Possibly turnip-themed (kabu means turnip in Japanese).
110. **Gosutchi** (040): Likely ghost-themed, perhaps spooky or mischievous.
111. **Gorogorotchi** (043): Possibly related to rolling (gorogoro is the sound of rolling in Japanese).
112. **Tsuetchi** (060): Possibly cane-themed (tsue means cane in Japanese).
113. **Benzatchi** (086): Traits unknown.
114. **Makigamitchi** (090): Possibly scroll-themed (makigami means scroll in Japanese).
115. **Mokutchi** (107): Possibly wood-themed (moku means wood in Japanese).
116. **Rainbowtchi** (119): Likely colorful and cheerful.
117. **Washikitchi** (121): Possibly eagle-themed (washi means eagle in Japanese).
E-Tamago Website Characters
118. **Principal Mimizu**: Likely an authority figure, possibly worm-themed.
119. **Megamitchi**: Likely glasses-themed and studious.
120. **Kunoitchi**: Might be ninja-themed.
121. **Jidoutchi**: Possibly automation-themed (jidou means automatic in Japanese).
122. **Ciaotchi**: Possibly Italian-themed (ciao is Italian for hello/goodbye).
123. **JALtchi**: Based on Japan Airlines, likely travel-themed.
124. **Chobotto**: Traits unknown.
125. **NOVA Usagi**: Likely rabbit-themed (usagi means rabbit in Japanese).
126. **Donatsutchi**: Donut-themed character.
127. **Pianotchi**: Piano-themed character, likely musical.
128. **Giraffetchi**: Giraffe-themed character.
129. **Kurumatchi**: Likely car-themed (kuruma means car in Japanese).
130. **Habanero**: Likely spicy or pepper-themed.
TamaStation Characters
131. **Royal Servant** (039): Associated with royalty, likely dutiful and formal.
132. **Gomasuritchi** (041): Possibly flattery-themed (gomasuri means flattery in Japanese).
This list covers all 89 base characters plus the additional connection-exclusive characters, totaling 132 unique Tamagotchi School characters.
