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How old is the Tamagotchi?
The Tamagotchi is 29 years old.
The Tamagotchi went on sale on November 23, 1996. That's 29 years, 10 months and 3 days.
The digital pet launched in Japan.
The Tamagotchi turns 30 on November 23, 2026.
If you were born before November 23, 1996, you're older than the Tamagotchi.
Mind-bender: The Tamagotchi is closer in time to the Big Mac going nationwide (1968) than to today.
What are you older than?
Type your birthday and see what you're older than, what you were born closer to, and your next big milestone.
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