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ABOUT “CHAO”
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Chao hatch from eggs, and grow through infancy into maturity. While growing up, Chao
appearances, personalities, and actions change according to the way they are treated by the
player (i.e. “petting” vs. “throwing”). Be sure to provide your Chao with the items they need
to thrive (Chaos drives, small animals, etc.).
RAISING CHAO
There are two eggs found in the Chao garden, so let’s hatch them. First,
approach the egg and press
B
to pick it up. Now gently shake the egg
using the Analog Thumb Pad. After shaking the egg, place it back on
the ground. Eventually, a Chao will come out. (Note: there are other
ways to hatch an egg—try experimenting, since Chao personalities
change depending on how they are first brought into the world.)
•Hatching an Egg
Chao grow up eating nuts from the tree. To obtain nuts, stand in front
of a tree and press
B
to grab it. Next, use the Analog Thumb Pad to
shake the tree. When the nut falls from the tree, give it to
the Chao.
When there are no more nuts, find a seed. If you give it
to the Chao, it will plant the seed.
•Giving Food
In this game, there exists a mysterious artificial life form [A-LIFE] called “Chao.” Chao live in
an environment called “Chao world.” They create a very unique ecosystem, learning and
breeding according to the player’s actions.
To meet Chao, you must find and collect a Chao key before clearing an
Action Stage. After clearing the stage, you will be able to go to the
Chao world.
MEETING CHAO
You can visit Chao garden from Chao world entrance. The following
items can be found in Chao garden: Chao eggs, a tree with nuts (food
for Chao) and seeds, a Chao transporter, and an Entrance to the Chao
stadium.
Once you are in the Chao garden, the character will release Chaos
drives and small animals you have collected in the Action Stage. These
are essential to transforming your Chao. Note that time in Chao garden
passes only while you are present within the garden itself.
CHAO GARDEN
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