From the back of the box: Everybody wants a TAMAGOTCHI toy, but not everyone has the devotion to raise one properly. Here's a perfect solution: The TAMAGOTCHI Game. Play this game with your friends, (with or without the TAMAGOTCHI toy.) Just keep your pet well-fed, happy, healthy, clean, well-trained and amused...before you know it you'll have a full-grown, fully nurtured pet! Everything you need is here: 4 TAMAGOTCHI moving pieces, 72 nurturing cards, 4 growth meter and an exciting game board. The TAMAGOTCHI Game is a terrific way to enjoy some real interactive quality time with family, friends, and of course, your favorite pet!