Lab Mode Games and Gotchi Points
Lab Mode is the economic backbone of Tamagotchi Paradise. It’s where you earn Gotchi Points — the in-game currency you spend on food, snacks, decorations, cooking, and Tama Sitter services. Planet Level directly controls which Lab Game difficulties are available, which in turn controls how many Gotchi Points you can earn per session.
There are three difficulty tiers:
- Easy — Available from the start. Lowest Gotchi Point payouts but accessible immediately. Good for learning the games.
- Normal — Unlocks at Planet Level 6. Meaningfully higher Gotchi Point payouts than Easy. This is the practical daily grind tier for most players.
- Hard — Unlocks at Planet Level 9. Highest payouts in the game. If you’re farming Gotchi Points efficiently, this is the target tier.
The Lab Games themselves stay the same across difficulties — it’s the reward multiplier and game speed that change. Getting to Level 6 as quickly as possible is worth it not just for character variety but for the Gotchi Point income bump. For the full game-by-game breakdown and earning strategies, see the Mini-Game Guide.
Feature Unlock Reference (Full Details)
Here’s the specific feature each planet level unlocks, going beyond the basics:
| Planet Level | What Specifically Unlocks |
|---|---|
| 1 | Starting field (Water, Land, or Forest based on shell). Basic shop with Pellets, basic snacks. Egg Hunt available from the start. |
| 2 | Additional snack varieties in the shop. Tama Sitter becomes available for hire. |
| 3 | More shop food variety. Planet decoration options expand. |
| 4 | Second field unlocks. Field switching available — dramatically expands character options. New food types accessible via Egg Hunt in the new field. |
| 5 | Cooking (Repas) unlocks via Lab Mode. You can now combine raw Egg Hunt ingredients into cooked meals for more food icon points per feeding. |
| 6 | Third field unlocks (all four fields now accessible on every shell except Jade Forest, which has Forest as its third field instead of Sky). Normal difficulty Lab Games unlock — higher Gotchi Point payouts begin here. |
| 7 | Space Travel unlocks — send your Tamagotchi to visit other planets, meet NPC characters, and collect exclusive decorations. |
| 8 | Additional planet decoration and customization options. More Space Travel destinations available. |
| 9 | Hard difficulty Lab Games unlock — highest Gotchi Point earnings in the game. |
| 10 | Maximum level. Credits sequence via Lab Staff menu. All features fully unlocked. Maintenance mode begins — no more strict one-adult-per-level requirement. |
Efficient Daily Routine for Levels 6–10
If you’re grinding Levels 6–10 the normal way (not using the Bbmarutchi method), here’s a daily routine that keeps the pace up without burning out:
- Morning: Run the Egg Hunt first. Before 7 PM lockout. Include your active Tamagotchi with full happiness for the best haul. This stocks your food supply for the current Kid’s evolution path.
- Morning/midday: Play Lab Games. At Level 6+ you have Normal difficulty available — run your daily Lab Games then while you’re paying attention anyway. The Gotchi Points add up quickly at Normal vs. Easy.
- Throughout the day: Manage your active Tamagotchi’s care. Keep a count of care mistakes using the Tama Cell (zoom all the way in to Cell View). If you’re going for a specific character, check your spiral count before the Young evolves.
- Evening: Check the Tama Cell before bed. If your Young is close to evolving overnight, verify your care mistake count and hunger/happy maxed counts. Setting an alarm for early morning is worth it if you’re going for perfect care.
- On evolution: note which adult you got and start the next generation. One adult = one planet level. Use Lab Mode → Help → New Egg to start fresh immediately rather than waiting.
At this pace — one generation every 2–3 days — Levels 6–10 take roughly 10–15 days. The Bbmarutchi method compresses that to 1–2 days by replacing each 2–3 day cycle with a 4-hour session.
Your New Tamagotchi Planet levels up as you play, unlocking new fields, features, and mini-game difficulties along the way. The leveling system changes at Level 6 in a way that surprises most players — and knowing what to expect at each stage makes the whole progression feel a lot less mysterious.
Why Planet Level Matters
Planet Level isn’t just a number. Each level unlocks something meaningful:
| Planet Level | What Unlocks |
|---|---|
| 1 | Starting state — Water, Land, or Forest Field (depending on shell) |
| 2–3 | Additional shop inventory, basic features |
| 4 | Second field unlocks + field switching becomes available |
| 5 | More shop items and features |
| 6 | Third field unlocks + Normal difficulty Lab Games |
| 7–8 | Additional items and planet customization options |
| 9 | Hard difficulty Lab Games (highest Gotchi Point earnings) |
| 10 | Maximum level — full planet development, credits sequence |
The two biggest milestones are Level 4 (access to a second field, dramatically expanding your character options) and Level 6 (full three-field access and Normal mini-games). Getting to Level 10 unlocks everything the game has to offer.
Levels 1–5: Raise Adults Normally
For the first five levels, planet progression happens naturally as you play. Raise your Tamagotchi through its life cycle, and when it eventually passes on or you start a new generation, your planet levels up.
There’s no special requirement during this phase — just play the game, raise Tamagotchi, and the planet grows alongside you. Focus on learning the evolution system, building your Gotchi Point reserve, and exploring your starting field.
Tips for the early levels:
– Don’t rush. The early levels are the best time to experiment with different food types and care levels to understand how the evolution system works.
– Stock up on foods and snacks using the sale day schedule so you have resources ready when you unlock more fields.
– Start doing Lab Mode games daily even at Easy difficulty — the Gotchi Points accumulate and you’ll want a cushion when the shop fully opens up.
Level 6 and Beyond: The Rules Change
At Level 6, the leveling requirement shifts. From Level 6 onward, you must raise a Tamagotchi all the way to the adult stage to advance each level. One adult = one level up.
This is when the pace slows down considerably if you’re doing it the conventional way. Baby to Adult normally takes:
– ~1 hour (Baby)
– 24–28 hours (Kid)
– 24 hours (Young)
– Adult stage (variable)
That’s roughly 2–3 days minimum per level, meaning Levels 6–10 could take two weeks or more at the natural pace.
This is exactly why the Bbmarutchi method exists.
The Fast Path: Bbmarutchi Speed Running
Bbmarutchi is a special “adult” obtained by preventing Babymarutchi from evolving normally during the Baby stage. It counts as an adult for planet leveling purposes, but only takes 4 hours to obtain instead of the usual 2–3 days.
The method in brief:
1. Hatch a new egg
2. Switch Tama Fields every 12–14 minutes (never 15+) for 4 hours
3. Babymarutchi never accumulates 4 matching Field Cells, so it becomes Bbmarutchi instead of a Kid
4. Planet levels up
5. Select New Egg from Lab Mode → Help and repeat
Using this method, Levels 6–10 can be completed in one to two days instead of two weeks.
The trade-off: Bbmarutchi is extremely needy (hunger drains every 5 minutes, happiness every 10 minutes) and cannot breed. These are purely level-grinding generations — plan a dedicated session and give it your full attention for the 4-hour window.
For the full walkthrough of this method, see the Bbmarutchi Speed Run Guide.
Reaching Level 10: The Finish Line
Level 10 is the maximum planet level. When you reach it, you’re congratulated and can view the credits by selecting Lab Staff from the Planet Level menu. Your planet is fully developed.
After Level 10, the leveling requirement resets to a simpler maintenance cycle rather than the strict one-adult-per-level structure of Levels 6–9. You can go back to raising characters purely for the joy of collection rather than for progression.
What you have at Level 10:
– All three fields fully unlocked and accessible
– Full shop inventory
– Normal and Hard Lab Game difficulties available
– Complete planet customization options
– Space Travel to all available planets
– Access to every character evolution path in the game
Space Travel: Visiting Other Planets
Once your planet is leveled enough, you can send your Tamagotchi to visit other planets to meet NPC characters and collect exclusive decorations. For the full list of every planet, who you’ll meet, and what you can bring back, see the Space Travel Guide.
Planet Leveling Quick Reference
| Phase | Levels | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Early game | 1–5 | Raise Tamagotchi naturally |
| Mid game | 6–10 | One adult per level |
| Fast method | 6–10 | Bbmarutchi (4 hours each) |
| Maximum level | 10 | Full unlock — credits available |
| Key Unlock | Level |
|---|---|
| Second field | 4 |
| Third field | 6 |
| Normal Lab Games | 6 |
| Hard Lab Games | 9 |
| Maximum planet | 10 |
Ready to blitz through Levels 6–10? See the Bbmarutchi Speed Run Guide for the full walkthrough. Once you’re maxed out, head to the Evolution Chart to start planning the characters you actually want to raise.
