Tamagotchi Connection Version 3 includes three new games (for a total of five games), and 20 more characters (for a total of 52). New colors and design styles include Tropical Green Flowers, Jungle Camouflage, Ice Cream, Oceanic Wave, Metallic Silver and Translucent Yellow.

The Tamagotchi Connection (UK: Tamagotchi Connexion) is a virtual pet in the Tamagotchi line of digital toys from Bandai. The Tamagotchi Connection is unique from prior models in that it uses infrared technology to connect and interact with other devices and was first released in 2004, 8 years after the first Tamagotchi toy. Using the device's infrared port, the virtual pet (referred to as a Tamagotchi) can make friends with other Tamagotchis, in addition to playing games, giving and receiving presents and having a baby.

Versions 1 to 4 of Tamagotchi Connection have 6 levels of friendship that can be viewed in the Friends List:

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• Acquaintance (one smiley-face)
• Buddy (two smiley-faces)
• Friend (three smiley-faces)
• Good friend (four smiley-faces)
• Best friend (two love-hearts, two smiley-faces, during connection they may kiss)
• Partner (four love-hearts, during connection they will kiss and may have babies)

Versions 5 and 6 have different levels.

If the Tamagotchi cannot find a partner from another device to have babies with, a matchmaker will come, allowing the Tamagotchi to have a baby with a computer-controlled Tamagotchi character. This applies to versions 1 to 4 and 6 only. Version 5 introduces a Dating Show game in which the user must play to gain a CPU partner.

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Versions[edit]

All Tamagotchi Devices are capable of connecting with each other; however, a character from a newer Version will show on an older version as the mystery character known as Nazotchi.

Tamagotchi Connection v2 (2004)[edit]

The Tamagotchi Connection v2 introduces 'Gotchi Points', an in-game currency used to buy shop items. Also, more games are unlocked as the Tamagotchi ages. It has 6 stages of life:

• Egg - This only occurs once the device has been reset, either by pressing the reset button on the rear of the device or by installing a new battery. Once the clock has been set, it will hatch in one minute.
• Baby - The baby unlocks the game Jump.
• Child - The child unlocks the game Bump.
• Teenager - The teenager unlocks the game Heading.
• Adult - The adult unlocks the game Slot.
• Senior. The senior can only be unlocked if the Matchmaker is refused every time it appears. This applies to all versions.

Tamagotchi Connection v3 (2006)[edit]

Aside from different games, The Tamagotchi Connection v3 makes few changes in comparison to the v2 Like the v2, the older the Tamagotchi gets, the more games it has access to, and there are still 6 stages of life.

• Egg - Like the v2, the egg is the first stage and occurs when the device has been reset. When the clock has been set, the egg will hatch in one minute.
• Baby - The baby unlocks the game Get Music.
• Child. The child unlocks the game Bump.
• Teenager. The teenager unlocks the games Flag and Heading.
• Adult. The adult unlocks the games Memory and Sprint.
• Senior. Like on the v2, the Senior can only be unlocked by refusing the Matchmaker every time it appears.

Other differences from the v2

• There is no 'Treat' option in the food.
• There are new 'Password' and 'Souvenir' options.
• When you are connecting with another v3, visiting is a new option.
• There are new 'Point' and 'Family' options in the friendbook.

Tamagotchi Connection v4 Jinsei (2007)[edit]

As in previous versions, Tamagotchis play games for a certain amount of 'Gotchi Points' and unlock more games as it ages.

• Egg - This only occurs when the device has been reset. Once the clock has been set, it will hatch in one minute.
• Baby - The baby unlocks the game Jumping Rope.
• Child - The child unlocks the game Mimic.
• Teenager - The teenager unlocks the games Shape, Dance and Flag.
• Adult - As an adult, the Tamagotchi can get a job which unlocks various mini-games, depending on what job the player chooses for the Tamagotchi.
• Senior - Much like previous versions, the Senior life stage can only be achieved by refusing the matchmaker every time it appears.

The Tamagotchi Connection makes additional changes to gameplay instead of simply changing the games and other minor details. For example, the child and teenager can go to school and play mini-games, where an adult can get a job. Also, the 'Lamp' menu item (allows the user to turn the 'light' on or off) is no longer present. Instead, it is replaced with a 'Mail' menu item where the player can check for any mail they will occasionally receive.

New to the Tamagotchi Connection with the v4 is the ability for a child or teenager Tamagotchi to go to school and an adult to go to work. The player can choose which teacher they want once the Tamagotchi reaches the Teenage stage, and will train either 'Funny Points', 'Gorgeous Points' and 'Spiritual Points' through mini-games. The player also chooses what job an adult Tamagotchi gets and will unlock mini-games based on this choice.

Tamagotchi Connection v4.5[edit]

The Connection v4.5 makes minimal changes to gameplay from the v4, short of adding new games; however, the Tamagotchi is now able to collect 'Life Points'.

• Egg - This only occurs when the device has been reset. Once the clock has been set, it will hatch in one minute.
• Baby - The baby unlocks the game Climb.
• Child - The child unlocks the game Tug of War.
• Teenager - The teenager unlocks the games Apples, Shapes, and Man-hole.
• Adult - As an adult, the Tamagotchi can get a job which unlocks various mini-games, depending on what job the player chooses for the Tamagotchi.
• Senior - Much like previous versions, the Senior life stage can only be achieved by refusing the matchmaker every time it appears.

PC[edit]

Tamagotchi Connection Instructions

This option is needed to visit the V4 online world of Tamagotchi Town. The Tamagotchi goes off the screen and a Log-In Password is provided. At Tamagotchi Town, the password is entered and Tamagotchi Town appears on-screen. In Tamagotchi Town, many things can be done, such as:

• Shopping for items and food (up to 10)
• Earning 'Gotchi' points (up to 9900)
• Earning souvenirs
• Travelling to different countries
• Going to preschool
• Going to school
• Going to work
• Playing games
• Visit previous Tamagotchis

Tamagotchi Connection v5 Familitchi (2008)[edit]

The Tamagotchi Connection v5 is the English version of the FamiTama and is the first Tamagotchi to be exactly the same (besides language) worldwide since the Tamagotchi Plus. It was released in Asia on January 6, 2008 in Australia on January 10, 2008 and was released worldwide later in February 2008. The v5 introduces the ability to raise families, with 3-5 parents and kids. It also has a new website that it shares with the Famitama, the 'Tama and Earth Expo'. According to the package, 'The Tamagotchis set up this expo to learn more about Earth.' It contains a central pavilion and 4 other pavilions representing each of the main areas of the Earth. It also included a TV option where the player can use Gotchi Points to shop on the Shopping Channel, find a mate with the Dating Show, or go travelling on the Travelling Show which replaces the pause function of previous generations. There is a design flaw with the v5 which prevents it from properly connecting to the other Tamagotchis in the series.

Differences from previous versions:

• Individual Tamagotchis cannot be named. Instead, a family name is selected and individuals are identified by their character type.
• There is a family bond percentage
• The Discipline is replaced with a Play option.
• The Medicine chest is expanded to contain general items as well.

Life stages and games[edit]

• Egg
• Baby
• Child
• Teenager
• Adult
• Parent (replacing the Senior life stage of previous generations)

When raising a family without parents, only the TV Surfing and Tea Time games are available. Having parents unlocks the Golf Putt and Shoe Pairs games. The Tamagotchi Connection v5 also has a v5.5 variant, which brings minimal changes to the generation.

Tamagotchi Connection v6 Music Star[edit]

The Tamagotchi Connection v6 is the final release in the Connection series and allows the Tamagotchi to become a pop star. As the Tamagotchi ages, it will learn a musical instrument and a band manager will come once the Tamagotchi reaches 5 in-game years of age. Every Tamagotchi Connection v6 includes a guitar pick with a code for Tamatown on it.

Life Stages and Games[edit]

• Egg
• Baby
• Child
• Teenager
• Adult
• Senior

The Tamagotchi can play all three music games, Sing A Song, Music Notes and Sound Block from birth. The Tamagotchi has a band from the teenager stage, whose members cannot be named, but the band itself can.

Friendship[edit]

The Adoptive Connection Glitter Pad has 6 levels of friendship which is depends on the level, they will fall in love or not. Below is the list of Friendship Levels.

• Assistant (one smiley face, during connection, they are unlikely to kiss together.)
• Buddy (two smiley faces, during connection, they may kiss.)
• Patron (three smiley faces, during connection, they are equally likely to kiss together.)
• Friend (four smiley faces, during connection, they are equally likely to kiss together and unlikely to have a baby.)
• Good Friend (two love hearts, during connection they may kiss and equally likely to have a baby.)
• Best Friend (four love hearts, during connection they will kiss and likely to have babies.)

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CYPRESS, Calif. -- Feb. 2, 2006 -- Inhabitants of 'TamaTown' Celebrate Launch of City and New Tamagotchi® Connection™ Version 3 Virtual Pet.

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By decree of His Royal Majesty, the Tamagotchi King -- known worldwide as a benevolent and loveable leader -- hereby announces the official launch of TamagotchiTown. A colorful and vibrant city available to visit online only, all of its adorable citizens recently joined together to host an official ribbon cutting ceremony, as well as celebrate the latest version debut of the most famous product to originate from TamaTown: the new Tamagotchi Connection Version 3 tech toy.

'It is my honor to welcome our friends from across the world to come to our great city to visit with me and my fellow citizens,' said His Royal Majesty. 'Now, kids across the universe will know where the world's first 'virtual pet' was born.'

While much is not known about the King and how he came to power, his citizens have voiced tremendous support for his reign. In fact, many state that he enjoys bestowing beautiful gifts to his visitors by giving them unique passwords that they enter into their Tamagotchi V3 egg, so they can collect rings, capes and miniature crowns much like the ones he wears.

In addition to officially incorporating the city, the King also unveiled the new Tamagotchi Connection Version 3, which continues to build on the play patterns of its predecessors. The toy continues to feature 'Gotchi' Points and secret codes for shopping, as well as infrared technology that allows owners to 'connect' their pets together to play games and trade gifts with one another.

When the product and Web site debuts February 2006, Version 3 will offer a whole new interactive play pattern at www.TamaTown.com. Fans can go online and shop in the TamaTown mall, eat in the international food court, watch a movie at the theater, visit with their virtual pet's parents and grandparents, meet the King and even travel the world -- just as long as they have their official Tamagotchi passport. And through the exchange of passwords, special items and treats can then be collected in the Tamagotchi egg as well.

'We have spent many months creating the next generation of this hot tech toy, adding new advanced features that fans are sure to love,' said Colleen Sherfey, director of marketing for Bandai America Inc. 'There are three unique ways in which to play with Version 3: nurture and care for your virtual pet on its own, explore the world of Mametchi and all his friends on the TamaTown.com site, and interact with both your Tamagotchi egg and the Web site through the exchange of passwords. But, you don't need any wires to 'connect' your Tamagotchi to your computer!'

The era of a renewed Tamagotchi phenomenon is dawning worldwide. Now, the popular virtual pet toy from the '90s has been adopted by the next generation of tween and teen fans. Originally launched back in 1996, it went on to sell more than 40 million units worldwide and created a brand new toy category within the industry. Bandai America reintroduced the product in late 2004 with a set of new interactive features as Tamagotchi Connection, creating stronger-than-ever consumer demand in the U.S. and Canada. Recently, the Toy Industry Association named the product as a 2006 'Girl Toy of the Year' finalist in their coveted annual T.O.T.Y. Awards.

Tamagotchi Connection Version 3 includes three new games (for a total of five games), and 20 more characters (for a total of 52). New colors and design styles include Tropical Green Flowers, Jungle Camouflage, Ice Cream, Oceanic Wave, Metallic Silver and Translucent Yellow. Product debuts in February at all major retailers nationwide with a SRP of $14.99.

About Tamagotchi Connection
The Tamagotchi is an egg-shaped toy that simulates the life cycle of a real pet, letting kids experience the fun without the responsibility and the mess. The advanced Tamagotchi Connection features new infrared communication, which allows owners to 'connect,' play games, give gifts and become friends while storing a 'Friend List' of up to 45 pals. Once an adult, the character can connect with a compatible friend and have a second-generation Tamagotchi that the owner can then nurture into more generations to come. With a larger display and enhanced graphics, Tamagotchi Connection owners can care for their pet by feeding it, playing games, cleaning up after its messes and giving it medicine when it's sick. The more interaction, the more 'Gotchi' points earned that can then be used for shopping.

About Bandai America Incorporated
A leader in introducing Japanese toy trends to the United States, Bandai America Incorporated is a subsidiary of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings (USA) Inc., a newly formed joint entity that resulted from the integration of Namco Ltd. and Bandai Co. Ltd. of Japan. Global interests now encompass five strategic business units: toys and hobby (toys, models, apparel and sundries), amusement facilities, game content (home and arcade console gaming), mobile content, and visual and music content (including home entertainment). Bandai America is the manufacturer and master toy licensee of some of the most popular brands in children's toys and entertainment today, including Power Rangers, Teen Titans, Firehouse Tales, Tamagotchi and Magical DoReMi. The company is headquartered in Cypress, California and information is available at www.Bandai.com.