The Best of Both Worlds
Minigames are activities that provide both entertainment and income. They're the AI's preferred method for managing fun and gold simultaneously.
Minigames unlock at the child stage and remain available forever after.
Available Games
A memory and reaction game involving flags.
Copy sequences of movements or expressions.
Dog Washing Game
Wash dogs at the right timing.
Bar Timing Game
Stop a moving bar at the right position.
Falling Objects Game
Catch falling items.
Plant Matching Game
Match pairs of plants.
Every minigame provides:
Varies by game and performance
The Mimic game tends to offer the highest gold, making it a common AI choice.
Why the AI Loves Minigames
The math is compelling:
Gold is needed for purchases
Both problems solved at once
This efficiency makes minigames the go-to activity.
Each minigame is short:
Most complete in 5-10 seconds
Easy to fit between other needs
Playing a Minigame
The sequence:
AI decides minigames are appropriate
Opens arcade or selects game
All action visible on screen.
Babies cannot play minigames. This creates challenges:
This is one reason baby stage is difficult.
While Mimic might be most efficient, the AI can play:
Different games for variety
Specific games based on situation
Multiple games in a session
Variety keeps things interesting.
Minigame Frequency
Fun decays quickly, so the AI might play minigames:
As preventive maintenance
This frequent play accumulates significant gold.
Gold Accumulation
Over time, regular minigame play leads to:
The pet becomes self-sufficient.
Minigames vs Other Options
Minigames offer the best overall value.
A typical minigame session:
Check if another is needed
Continue with other activities
Simple, effective, repeatable.
