Tamagotchi is turning 30 this year, and it’s celebrating with a victory lap.

In honor of the beloved pets’ birthday, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America is bringing back the Tamagotchi USA Road Trip for a second year. This time around, the tour is upping its game with additional stops, photo-ops, and pop-up shops for fans of all ages. Admission is free, no tickets required, so pet parents have one less thing to take care of!

Celebrate Tamagotchi’s 30th birthday IRL at the Tamagotchi USA Road Trip tour. | Source: Tamagotchi

At each stop, kids and kids-at-heart will step into a whimsical world filled with interactive games, activities, and surprises inspired by digital pets across the decades. You can snap pics with your favorite characters, score exclusive merch, and even grab the latest Tamagotchi toys to take home. 

The tour will kick off Aug. 15 at the Mall of America in Minneapolis and run throughout the summer, making stops in eight major U.S. cities, including Indianapolis, Philadelphia, and Atlanta, before wrapping up Oct. 4 at the Wolfchase Galleria in Memphis, Tennessee. Whether you’re a long-time pet lover or new to the keychain craze, this is a tour all fans GTG see, ASAP.

For more information about the tour, including a full schedule, visit tamagotchi-official.com, and stay tuned for new details on Tamagotchi’s Instagram as the dates draw closer. 


TAMAGOTCHI NANO: POMPOMPURIN

Kids can care for their Tamagotchi character alongside Pompompurin, unlocking mini games along the way. The device is available in two colorways: Caramel Pudding or Magical Pink, which features a special 30th-anniversary design.

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TAMAGOTCHI PARADISE: ORANGE TROPICS & WHITE GLACIER

These two designs are the latest additions to the Tamagotchi Paradise collection, and feature new areas to explore, wider fields for more Tamas and toys, and new minigames for kids to play with their virtual pets.

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Natalie is an Assistant Editor for The Pop Insider, The Toy Insider, and The Toy Book. She is a Hufflepuff, a theme park enthusiast, and still holds the school record for the most Accelerated Reader points. If you're looking for her, she's probably at the nearest coffee shop, arguing over who the best Spider-Man is or trying to pet a stranger's dog.

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