
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,852
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Enormity
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2026

2025
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Tamagotchi Collections is a board game released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Marina Common and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Square Grid, and Die Icon Resolution.
A UFO full of Tamagotchi characters unexpectedly crash-landed on Earth, and now it’s up to you to help raise them! In Tamagotchi Collections, 2-4 players roll dice to feed, play, and care for these quirky new friends. Tamagotchi need a lot of care so make sure to keep up with the attention each one needs. Host too many at the same time and you might have a big mess on your hands! In the world of Tamagotchi Collections, happiness is the name of the game! Can you host as many happy Tamagotchi characters as you can to score the most points? —description from the publisher
Tamagotchi Collections supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Tamagotchi Collections is 30–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Tamagotchi Collections for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Tamagotchi Collections has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Tamagotchi Collections belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Square Grid, and Die Icon Resolution. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Tamagotchi Collections are: Marina Common. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Tamagotchi Collections as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.