Dogz
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(GameBoy Color - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Saffire Inc
Published_By:
Mindscape Inc.
Released On:
01 Dec 1999
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Dogz is a virtual pet game where you adopt a dog and take care of its well-being. The story revolves around your journey to keep your dog happy and healthy, while also unlocking new items and breeds.
The gameplay focuses on caring for the dog's needs, such as providing it with the right accessories to stay healthy and happy. You'll control a cursor to pet or grab the dog, and navigate its surroundings in the one-screen room. If you neglect your dog's needs, it may run away, prompting you to start over.
Dogz was released for the GameBoy Color in 2000 , offering an engaging action-adventure experience that's perfect for fans of virtual pets and casual games.
UPC-A:
016685034759 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
2270 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
CGB-AOZE-USA (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Battery Backed RAM, Infra-Red Port Compatible
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
What Are Dogz?
Dogz are virtual Petz that live on your Color Game Boy. They need lots of love and care. If you raise a happy, well-cared for Dogz, you get to adopt more.
After your first Dogz, you can adopt up to three more. Play with Dogz one at a time so they get plenty of attention. Brush them, pet them, feed them, and eventually they can retire to the Hall of Fame as a happy Dogz.
Collect other special Toyz from friends and trade your Dogz. After each successfully raised Dogz, more different Dogz will become available to adopt. Eventually, you will get to adopt Rare Dogz like the Green Mutt.
Check the Status screen to find out how your Petz is doing. Learn what your particular Petz likes and what makes it happy. Each Petz is unique, and you influence how your friend grows and changes.
If your Dogz "Happiness" scale on the Status Screen stays red for too long, your Dogz may Run Away.
Starting the Game
When you turn on the DOGZ GAME PAK, you first see the Title screen. Press any key to move onto the Main screen.
START Button
Pressing this button brings up the Status screen, Main screen, Trade Petz, and Share Toyz button links to the appropriate menus. During the display of these menus, the game is essentially PAUSED.
Main Screen
On the Main screen, you see three buttons: Playpen, Petz Store, and Hall of Fame.
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PLAYPEN
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PETZ STORE
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HALL OF FAME
Playpen
To play with a Petz you have already Adopted, select Playpen from the Main screen. From there, you see a screen with the names of your Adopted Petz. Choose which Petz you would like to play with, and you and your Petz are taken to the Playpen.
The Petz Store
Your first stop is the Petz Store, where you can choose and Adopt your new friend. At first, you can only have one Adopted Dogz. You should prove that you can successfully raise a Dogz before you Adopt more.
From the Petz Store, you see a list of three Dogz. Choose a Dogz that you would like to play with by selecting TRY, which takes you to the Playpen to see if this is the Dogz you would like. If you would like to ADOPT this Petz, press START to get back to the Petz Store.
To Adopt a Dogz, choose Adopt, and you are on your way to a new friendship. Once you Adopt a Dogz, check the Status screen by selecting the START. The Status screen lets you know how your Petz is doing. By continuously checking this screen, you learn what things make your Dogz healthier and happier.
Adopting Your Dogz
To Adopt a Dogz, you need to choose a name and to read and AGREE to the Adoption Pledge.
Naming Your Petz
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ABCDEFGH
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IJKLMNOP
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QRSTUVWX
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YZ 0 1 2 3 4 5
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6789
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Use the Control Pad to scroll through the letters and use the A Button to select the letter you want. When you have spelled the name you would like, go to the bottom right-hand corner and select OK. If you do not spell out a name, your Petz is given its default name.
Adoption Pledge
Next, you see the Adoption Pledge. Read this carefully, as it contains important information on how to care for your new friend. When you agree to the Adoption Pledge, you are taken to the Playpen, where you can play with your New Dogz.
Adoption Note
If you already have three Petz adopted and you click Adopt, you are told that you should Retire one of your Petz. Remember, this may affect your rating as a Petz Owner and therefore limit your options for New and Rare Dogz. Choose OK, and you are returned to the Main screen.
Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame lists all your Retired Petz. The color of your Petz' name tells how successful you were as a Petz Owner.
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Green means your Petz retired very happy.
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Yellow is neutral.
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Red means that you didn't do a good job raising your Petz.
The more green names you have, the more likely you are to Adopt Rare Dogz. If your Petz are not very happy, you are not able to Adopt more Dogz.
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RENNY
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MADELEINE
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CHICHI
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MITZI
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CLEAR PETZ
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MAIN MENU
Toyz and Other Items to Care for Your Petz
Toyz are kept in the Toyz Shelf, which is accessed by pressing the SELECT button. Move the cursor to the Toyz you want and press the A Button to select it. Press the B Button at any time to cancel and return to the Playpen area.
Once an item is selected, you return to the Playpen area. Move the Toyz around with your hand cursor. Pressing the B Button performs an action appropriate to the Toyz that is currently being held.
Paint Petz
There are 32 different colors available to paint your Petz, and these 32 vary between Petz. To Paint your Petz, click on the Paint Can and use the on-screen arrows to scroll through the colors. When you find the perfect match for your Petz, press the A Button to
Controls
Control Pad
Move the cursor around the screen.
A Button
Selects a Menu, Item or Clicks a button.
B Button
Cancel any selections on the current screen and back out to the previous screen.
SELECT
Same as the A Button.
START
Same as the A Button.
Control Pad + B Button (rocking action)
Pet your Dogz.
A Button (no Toyz selected)
Performs a 'snap' to get the Petz attention.
B Button (held down over Petz) + Control Pad (rocking action)
Pet your Petz.
B Button (after pressing SELECT)
Return to the Playpen without a Toyz.
Items & Weapons
Flea Spray
Your Petz gets fleas if they aren't brushed regularly, and this causes them to scratch themselves. Although they don't like the Flea Spray, it is important for their health status.
Brush
Your Petz like to be brushed. It makes them preen and feel happy. Brushing can also help to keep your Dogz free of fleas.
Water Bowl
Your Petz drink water from the Water Bowl. Make sure your Petz gets some water every day.
Food Bowl
Your Petz eat from the Food Bowl. Petz also need food every day to be happy and healthy.
Bottle
When you first get your Petz, or when your Petz are distressed, you can offer them the Bottle which helps them settle down or go to sleep.
Pillow
If your Petz have a Pillow to sleep on, they sleep more soundly. Sleeping can help your Petz have more energy.
Spray Bottle
If your Petz misbehave, spraying them with the Spray Bottle discourages naughty behavior.
Bonez
You can offer your Dogz the Bonez to play with. Dogz love to lay down and chew on the tasty Bonez.
Stick
You can throw the Stick, and the Dogz chase it. If you reward your Dogz for returning the Stick, they can learn to play "fetch" with it.
Bone Treatz
You can give your Dogz Bone Treatz as a reward for good behavior. Your Dogz learn to repeat good behavior in order to get more Bone Treatz.
Paint Can
Clicking on the Paint Can allows you to change your Petz' Playpen background or to paint your Petz different colors. After you click on the Paint Can, choose which option you would like to do.
Flying Disk
You can throw the Flying Disk, and your Dogz chase it. If you reward your Dogz for returning the Flying Disk, he learns to catch it.
Ball
Dogz love to play Ball. Which one of your Dogz likes to play Ball most?
Tug-Toy
You can pick up the Tug-Toy, and the Dogz approach you. The Dogz bites the end of the Tug-Toy and tugs against you.
Chew Toy
Your Petz love to swat the Chew Toy around the screen.
A Surprise Toyz
Once you have all of the above Toyz, then you get a Special Toyz!
Enemies & Characters
Mutt (Scrappy)
Mutts tend to have the best features of all Breedz! They are easy to train and in general they are happy and eager to please.
Scottish Terrier (Chip)
Scotties love to play, and even when they are being naughty it is usually a form of play. They are prone to fleas so you need to make sure to groom them regularly.
Chihuahua (Chi Chi)
Dogz of this Breedz are nervous, high-strung and energetic. They need lots of love and play time. Watch the Chihuahua's energy level and make sure they get plenty of rest to recover from their play.
Tips & Maps
Share Toyz
This option allows you to give Toyz to your friends via Infrared Communication. Select the Toyz you wish to share, then follow the on-screen instructions to transfer them.
PETZ CARE TIPS
Regularly check your Petz's Status screen, provide food and water, brush them to prevent fleas, and train them using Treatz and the Spray Bottle.
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