off at the selected hour. Further selection options include time, sound volume, and contrast. On the back-side of the device there is an embedded "Reset" button that can only be pushed with a pin. This button restores the original conditions bringing the clock and alarm to 00:00AM and resetting any highscores to 0. Development Tuttuki Bako was developed by Bandai in 2008. It was released only in Japan at a retail value of $30, and it is manufactured in China. It comes in three colors - red, black, and lime green. In the months prior to its release, Japanese advertisements for the Tuttuki Bako playfully emphasized risqué double entendres relating to the insertion of the player's finger into the box. This innuendo did not go unnoticed in the international community and some English-language reviews reflect similar humor. Reception The game was generally well-received internationally where it was described as "delightfully inexplicable" and "wonderfully weird." The game was also compared favorably with Bandai's earlier Tamagotchi line. Although some reviews described the Tuttuki Bako as "a bad idea" or "useless and barely entertaining," the same reviewers were often quick to point out exonerating aspects such the device's inherent interestingness and the retro-feel of the system. One negative aspect of the game that reviewers noted was its relatively steep import cost in the range of $50–$70 USD. Because the game was released only in Japan, international players had to go through importers and Tuttuki Bako's sales price tended to reflect increased shipping/handling as well as third party markup. See also Mugen Puchipuchi - A similar game/toy from Bandai (asovision). Tamagotchi - A similar virtual pet game released by Bandai. References External links Tuttuki Bako product page 2008 video games Augmented reality Bandai Electronic toys Handheld electronic games Japan-exclusive video games Video games developed in Japan