GOCHI Pet Mechanics & AI
Care Activities
Master the different ways to interact with your GOCHI pet and maximize your rewards
Your daily interactions with your GOCHI pet are the heart of the game experience. Each activity you perform not only maintains your pet’s wellbeing but also shapes its personality and determines your earning potential.
These are the free available options:
Ready to understand how your pet’s health status affects its wellbeing and your earnings? Explore our detailed guide:
Feeding
Addresses hunger needs and provides the foundation for all other stats. With hunger accounting for 40% of your care quality score, feeding should always be your top priority.
Playing
Boosts happiness and creates stronger bonds with your pet. Different play activities consume varying amounts of energy while providing unique happiness benefits.
Cleaning
Maintains hygiene and prevents health issues. Regular cleaning prevents happiness penalties that occur when cleanliness drops too low.
Feeding Your Pet
Feeding is the most critical care activity, as hunger has both the highest stat weight (40%) and the fastest decay rate (30% per hour).Basic Food Options
These free options are always available without any cost:| Food Type | Hunger Reduction | Happiness Effect | Special Properties | Best When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish | -35% Hunger | +10% Happiness | Balanced nutrition | For regular maintenance |
| Vegetables | -25% Hunger | +5% Happiness | +5% Health bonus | When health needs a boost |
Basic food options provide essential nutrition for your pet
Premium Food Options
These advanced options require $TOKEN tokens but provide enhanced benefits:Premium Cat Food
The gold standard in pet nutrition, providing substantial hunger reduction and additional benefits.
Hunger Reduction: -50%
Happiness Boost: +15%
Health Bonus: +5%
Cost: 100 $TOKEN tokens
Best Used: Before longer absences or when multiple stats need improvement
Strategic Feeding ApproachFor optimal resource management, use free food options for regular maintenance and save premium foods for:
- Preparing for longer absences
- Recovering from neglect periods
- Maximizing earnings during high-reward events
- Emergency boosts when multiple stats are critically low
Play Activities
Playing with your pet increases happiness while consuming energy. Different play styles appeal to different pet personalities and provide varying benefits.Play activities create stronger bonds with your pet and boost happiness
| Toy Type | Happiness Boost | Energy Cost | Side Effect | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Pointer | +25% | -15% | +5% Hunger | High-energy pets that enjoy active play |
| Feather Toy | +20% | -10% | None | Balanced play with moderate energy consumption |
| Ball Games | +15% | -20% | -5% Cleanliness | High-energy activities that build deeper bonds |
As your pet develops its personality, it will show preferences for specific play activities. Matching activities to your pet’s preferences can provide up to 25% additional happiness gain!
Play Strategy
Different situations call for different play approaches:Quick Happiness Boost
Quick Happiness Boost
When you need to quickly raise happiness, the Laser Pointer provides the highest immediate boost. Just be aware that it increases hunger slightly.Best Option: Laser Pointer followed by a small feeding
Limited Energy Management
Limited Energy Management
If your pet’s energy is low but happiness needs improvement, the Feather Toy offers the best happiness-to-energy ratio.Best Option: Feather Toy for efficient energy use
Personality Development
Personality Development
To develop a more playful pet personality, regular varied play sessions are key. Alternate between different toys to create a well-rounded experience.Best Option: Rotate through all play types over several days
Cleaning Activities
Regular cleaning maintains your pet’s hygiene and prevents health issues that can develop when cleanliness drops too low. These are the free available options:| Grooming Type | Cleanliness Boost | Happiness Effect | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Brushing | +25% | +10% | Free | Available anytime, ideal for daily maintenance |
| Luxury Bath | +50% | Varies by personality | Free | Deep clean; some pets love it, others may temporarily lose happiness |
Regular grooming keeps your pet clean and happy
Sleep Mode
When you can’t actively care for your pet for extended periods, Sleep Mode is essential for maintaining stats and protecting earnings.Activation Benefits
- Reduces all stat decay rates by 70%
- Remains active for 6-8 hours
- Preserves minimum earning rate during inactivity
- Provides small happiness boost when pet wakes up
Usage Guidelines
- Activate before going to bed
- Use before meetings or classes lasting 3+ hours
- Always enable before any expected period of unavailability
- Ensure all stats are high before activation for best results
Critical Sleep Mode PracticeAlways enable Sleep Mode before extended absences! The 70% reduction in decay rates can mean the difference between returning to a happy pet or a critically neglected one.For optimal results, perform a complete care cycle (feed, play, clean) immediately before activating Sleep Mode.
Optimal Care Combinations
Certain activity combinations provide synergistic benefits that maximize your care efficiency:| Combination | Activities | Benefits | Best Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care | Feed → Play → Clean | Addresses all stats in optimal order | Morning and evening routines |
| Quick Recovery | Premium Food → Basic Brushing | Fast recovery from neglect | After extended absence |
| Energy Boost | Catnip Treats → Laser Pointer | Maximizes playtime potential | When happiness is priority |
| Overnight Prep | Fish → Luxury Bath → Sleep Mode | Optimal preparation for overnight | Before bed |
The order of activities matters! For maximum effectiveness, address hunger first, then engage in play activities, and finish with cleaning.
Care Schedule Recommendations
Creating a consistent care schedule dramatically improves both your pet’s wellbeing and your earnings:Ideal Daily Schedule
Ideal Daily Schedule
For optimal results, aim for this care pattern:
- Morning (7-9 AM): Complete care cycle (feed, play, clean)
- Mid-Morning (10-11 AM): Quick check-in (primarily feeding)
- Lunch (12-1 PM): Mid-day care cycle
- Afternoon (3-4 PM): Quick check-in (primarily feeding)
- Evening (6-8 PM): Complete care cycle
- Bedtime: Feed + Sleep Mode activation
Busy Day Strategy
Busy Day Strategy
When time is limited, prioritize these critical interactions:
- Morning: Feed + Sleep Mode if you’ll be unavailable
- Lunch Break: Quick feed
- Evening: Complete care cycle
- Bedtime: Feed + Sleep Mode
Weekend Intensive Care
Weekend Intensive Care
Use weekends for relationship building and stat recovery:
- More frequent check-ins (every 1-2 hours)
- Extended play sessions to build stronger personality bonds
- Experiment with different activity combinations
- Focus on achieving and maintaining 90%+ in all stats