Punirunes, Interactive Digital Toy with 55 Squishy Characters Inside, Reacts to Touch, Full-Color Display, Kids Toys for Girl

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars | 404 ratings

Price: 19.99

Last update: 12-17-2024


About this item

UNIQUE, SQUISHY PLAY EXPERIENCE: Create your own utopia of adorable characters that look & FEEL squishy. Combining digital pet & sensory play, Punirunes’ one-of-a-kind tactile feel will have you hooked
TOUCH TO INTERACT: Place a finger in the Punirunes pod & discover a squishy button that responds to touch. Watch as your finger appears on the color display, mirroring your movements
SO MANY WAYS TO PLAY: Take care of your Punirunes. Make food, clean their room, pet them, bathe them & play Punirunes kids games. Earn coins & customize them with accessories, change their colors, decorate their rooms & more
UNLOCK 55 CHARACTERS: Collect 55 Punirunes including rares, in one toy. As you care for & build friendships with your digital BFFs, use seeds to help them grow up from baby to kid to adult
MUST-HAVE GIFT: Punirunes is a must-have for those who enjoy anime, collectibles, kawaii & cute stuff. Fun alternative to fidget toys, a handheld game console or video games. Includes 3 AAA batteries
Includes: 1 Punirunes, 1 Instruction Sheet
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3N☆°
5.0 out of 5 stars A Unique Virtual Pet Gaming Experience
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024
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The Punirunes is like having a virtual pet squishy toy or gummy. The most unique aspect of this game device is the squishy sticky mochi on the inside of the shell which is the top of the joystick used to interact with your pet and play the mini games.

Gameplay Overview

The gameplay itself is like a combination of the PuniTapiChan and a Tamagotchi. The interface, sound effects and animations are most like the PuniTapiChan or the Sumikko Catch. This game has its own music and the characters all have voices. There is no actual speaking, which makes knowing any languages unecessary.

Language

This is the English release, so the yes and no options are in English. The rest of the game has no words, so figuring out what to do takes patient playing, experimenting and observation if you don't feel like unraveling the giant instructions sheet.

Actual Gameplay

First, select your skintone for a truly immersive experience when you stick your finger into the shell. Your finger is picked up by a sensor even before you touch the joystick, so it appears on the screen and your virtual finger moves along with yours. The inside is kind of warm!

You start with a tiny mochi and the starter food, green gummy bears that never run out but only fill up the hunger a small amount. Feed it, pet it, bathe it and clean up poop using the menu options and the squishy joystick. There are 4 evolutions and 55 different gummy creatures to collect.

Select the door to explore the Punirunes world with its market, arcade and forest pond, where secret combinations of gummy gems unlock some stuff but I don't know what it is yet.

Games & Touch

Subtle touches yield the best results. The joystick is directional. You'll be tempted to press hard to register touches but don't-- the reason why it's not picking up your touches is because you're pressing down hard rather than forward, back or side to side. Quick gentle taps are key when petting, cleaning and bouncing to catch gummy runes or bouncing into portals.

You'll learn quickly while playing mini games that it's all about a combination of gentle, directional pressing. To avoid stick drift over time and to ensure the longevity of the device, I highly recommend not allowing really small children with underdeveloped motor controls (or self control!) To play with the Punirunes. Also, it is best to play it with clean, dry hands. As you can see in some of my pictures, the gummy is already picking up a bit of fuzz.

Clean with a small cloth with some rubbing alcohol on it, then pat dry.

My Opinions

I love it. For the novelty, the games, the pet play, the characters and the customization options in pet accessories, rooms and furniture. Customize items by combining color gummies and make your Punirunes shine with their own style. I do wish that there was a little bit more text and dialogue but that's just me. I guess that was foregone given how it can slow down gameplay. Too much something that annoys me on the Tamagotchi Pix is the long dialogues and cut scenes between each activity.... I'm glad the Punirunes is my go-to stress relief pet and won't die on me while I'm running 3 other v-pets at the same time.

These pets don't die by the way, but it takes effort to get their happiness and hunger back up! In this way it's a happy medium between the Sumikko Catch and a Tamagotchi Uni, with different foods having higher or lower hunger sating power. And just like the Bitzee, you don't have to worry about feelings of heartbreak or loss if you fail to care for it.

I just got this thing yesterday 7/17/2024 so my review will be updated in the future as I figure it out more!

Overall I'm VERY satisfied with my purchase and with Spin Master distributing one of Takara Tomy's most genius electronic toys for the western market!
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3N☆°
5.0 out of 5 stars A Unique Virtual Pet Gaming Experience
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024
The Punirunes is like having a virtual pet squishy toy or gummy. The most unique aspect of this game device is the squishy sticky mochi on the inside of the shell which is the top of the joystick used to interact with your pet and play the mini games.

Gameplay Overview

The gameplay itself is like a combination of the PuniTapiChan and a Tamagotchi. The interface, sound effects and animations are most like the PuniTapiChan or the Sumikko Catch. This game has its own music and the characters all have voices. There is no actual speaking, which makes knowing any languages unecessary.

Language

This is the English release, so the yes and no options are in English. The rest of the game has no words, so figuring out what to do takes patient playing, experimenting and observation if you don't feel like unraveling the giant instructions sheet.

Actual Gameplay

First, select your skintone for a truly immersive experience when you stick your finger into the shell. Your finger is picked up by a sensor even before you touch the joystick, so it appears on the screen and your virtual finger moves along with yours. The inside is kind of warm!

You start with a tiny mochi and the starter food, green gummy bears that never run out but only fill up the hunger a small amount. Feed it, pet it, bathe it and clean up poop using the menu options and the squishy joystick. There are 4 evolutions and 55 different gummy creatures to collect.

Select the door to explore the Punirunes world with its market, arcade and forest pond, where secret combinations of gummy gems unlock some stuff but I don't know what it is yet.

Games & Touch

Subtle touches yield the best results. The joystick is directional. You'll be tempted to press hard to register touches but don't-- the reason why it's not picking up your touches is because you're pressing down hard rather than forward, back or side to side. Quick gentle taps are key when petting, cleaning and bouncing to catch gummy runes or bouncing into portals.

You'll learn quickly while playing mini games that it's all about a combination of gentle, directional pressing. To avoid stick drift over time and to ensure the longevity of the device, I highly recommend not allowing really small children with underdeveloped motor controls (or self control!) To play with the Punirunes. Also, it is best to play it with clean, dry hands. As you can see in some of my pictures, the gummy is already picking up a bit of fuzz.

Clean with a small cloth with some rubbing alcohol on it, then pat dry.

My Opinions

I love it. For the novelty, the games, the pet play, the characters and the customization options in pet accessories, rooms and furniture. Customize items by combining color gummies and make your Punirunes shine with their own style. I do wish that there was a little bit more text and dialogue but that's just me. I guess that was foregone given how it can slow down gameplay. Too much something that annoys me on the Tamagotchi Pix is the long dialogues and cut scenes between each activity.... I'm glad the Punirunes is my go-to stress relief pet and won't die on me while I'm running 3 other v-pets at the same time.

These pets don't die by the way, but it takes effort to get their happiness and hunger back up! In this way it's a happy medium between the Sumikko Catch and a Tamagotchi Uni, with different foods having higher or lower hunger sating power. And just like the Bitzee, you don't have to worry about feelings of heartbreak or loss if you fail to care for it.

I just got this thing yesterday 7/17/2024 so my review will be updated in the future as I figure it out more!

Overall I'm VERY satisfied with my purchase and with Spin Master distributing one of Takara Tomy's most genius electronic toys for the western market!
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Reina
5.0 out of 5 stars AWWWW!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2024
I love these guys! It's super chill and a great break from a tamagotchi. They never die on you they just melt when they don't get love and attention. I love everything about these, from the sounds, to the games, it's all just so cute. I worried about the button inside, but had no issues at all, battery life is as good as any tamagotchi. Worth every dime this is just so cute.
MommaBear
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining for Kids (and Parents Too!)
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024
The kids are obsessed with this adorable little digital toy, and I have to admit, I love it too! The squishy characters are so cute, and it’s fun to interact with them on the colorful screen. The touch-reactive design adds an extra layer of engagement, and I find myself checking in to give it some attention throughout the day. While I do wonder how long the squishy button will hold up, it’s been great so far—fingers crossed for lasting durability!
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MommaBear
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining for Kids (and Parents Too!)
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024
The kids are obsessed with this adorable little digital toy, and I have to admit, I love it too! The squishy characters are so cute, and it’s fun to interact with them on the colorful screen. The touch-reactive design adds an extra layer of engagement, and I find myself checking in to give it some attention throughout the day. While I do wonder how long the squishy button will hold up, it’s been great so far—fingers crossed for lasting durability!
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Amunah314
4.0 out of 5 stars My daughter says she loves it
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024
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Her review: “Great toy I love it so much but it drains the batteries in a day. I found a way to wake it up. Watch video to see how to do it.”
Sam Fox
5.0 out of 5 stars Different Kind Of Virtual Pet
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024
This is one of the most unique virtual pets I've own. And the widest I'll ever own. It's even wider than my Tamagotchi Pix Party. I love the idea of the little ball Inside the toy to interact with it and it feels much more interactive than the Tamagotchis I've own and it's really fun to pick it up every time I need to give it a bath an dclean up after them. Plus, when they turn into liquid anf need to be resquished, it's funny. Highly recommend
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Sam Fox
5.0 out of 5 stars Different Kind Of Virtual Pet
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024
This is one of the most unique virtual pets I've own. And the widest I'll ever own. It's even wider than my Tamagotchi Pix Party. I love the idea of the little ball Inside the toy to interact with it and it feels much more interactive than the Tamagotchis I've own and it's really fun to pick it up every time I need to give it a bath an dclean up after them. Plus, when they turn into liquid anf need to be resquished, it's funny. Highly recommend
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Brandon Smith
1.0 out of 5 stars Goes through batteries too quick, very disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024
With everything being rechargeable nowadays, I can't understand why they'd choose this high tech thing to run on triple a's. I'm still planning on getting some name brand batteries and see how long they last but this is too expensive to keep running. Unlike tomigotchi, this can be turned off when not playing with it and it turns itself off after 1 minute of no activity. But even doing that and spending what seemed to me to be an average amount of time on the thing, it was saying dead battery before the end of the night. She didn't even get it until like 3 or 4 in the afternoon. I've put six more batteries in it since the ones that came with it but I'm out. It's a shame because it's really neat when it's on, it's adorable. I'm going to get good, name brand batteries and I guess she'll have to limit how many times she can check on and care for it during the day. It's ridiculous and disappointing and I'd return it if she didn't have so much fun while it was on
Mardi
5.0 out of 5 stars Really cool new toy. They'll love it!
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024
The little one loves it! She lost her mind over her new little pet. I played around with it for a sec and it IS pretty cool! It has a ton of different things you can do! The Tamagotchi evolved! If you want cool points, grab it before it becomes the Christmas craze of 2024!
paola catalina
5.0 out of 5 stars Hermoso
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024
El punirunes es súper adorable, tiene unos sonidos muy encantadores, y responde muy bien el sistema del dedo. No pude subir fotos porque estoy desde la app del celular y se me reinicia cada vez que lo intento. El envío fue rápido y bien protegido .

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