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Tamagotchi
Tamagotchi, released by Bandai Namco in 1997, brings the virtual pet simulation to Game Boy. Players raise a digital creature by managing its basic needs: feeding, playing, and cleaning. The Game Boy's buttons control a menu interface where you select actions to care for your pet throughout the day. Your creature's evolution depends directly on how well you maintain its health and happiness—neglect or dedication shapes which creature you ultimately raise. The game lacks traditional levels; instead, gameplay continues as a cycle of daily care until the creature's eventual demise. This handheld adaptation of the toy phenomenon uses Game Boy's hardware to create a portable pet-care experience that requires regular attention and decision-making to succeed.
- Developer
- Bandai Namco
- Released
- 1997
- Platform
- Game Boy
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (1.6K)
- Last updated
Tamagotchi Controls — Game Boy Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Tamagotchi on our in-browser Game Boy emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Tamagotchi Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Tamagotchi on Game Boy before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Tamagotchi" Game Boy longplay 1997
Tamagotchi Cheat Codes
17 community-curated cheats for Tamagotchi. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Body Stats Modifier
010?0AD001000AD0 -
Deed Stats Modifier
010?0BD001000BD0 -
Fun Stats Modifier
010?09D0010009D0 -
Life Stats Modifier
010?08D0010008D0 -
I.Q. Stats Modifier
010?0CD001000CD0 -
Lbs Stats Modifier
010?07D0010007D0 -
Age Stats Modifier
010?06D0010006D0 -
Can Erase Saved Games If Not Done Properly: Enable Sound Test
3E1-B9A-E6E+001-BBA-E66+EA1-BCA-081 -
Fix Checksum On Reset #1
778-4CE-190+C98-4DE-F79 -
Can Erase Saved Games If Not Done Properly: Press Right On 'CHR' In Music Screen To Enable Characters
181-44A-80E+3C1-4DA-80A+771-4EA-5DD -
Fix Checksum On Reset #2
778-66E-190+C98-67E-F79 -
Max Life
010408D0
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Max Fun
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Max IQ
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Max Body
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Max Deed
01040BD0 -
Crap # Modifier [1]
01000ED0
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tamagotchi released?
Tamagotchi was released in 1997 for the Game Boy.
Who developed Tamagotchi?
Tamagotchi was developed by Bandai Namco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Tamagotchi support?
Tamagotchi is a single-player Action game for the Game Boy.
What type of game is Tamagotchi?
Tamagotchi is a Action game for the Game Boy, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Tamagotchi for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Tamagotchi runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Tamagotchi in the browser?
No. Tamagotchi streams from a public archive into a browser-side Game Boy emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Tamagotchi?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Game Boy cartridge supported.
Does Tamagotchi work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Game Boy emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Tamagotchi this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Tamagotchi. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
