Just a few weeks on from the launch of Pokémon Pokopia, players are already pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the game — including the creation of several working calculators.
Pokopia is a cosy life simulation at heart, though its systems also allow for endless creativity — something that's lead players to quickly discover solutions for clever electronic systems, of the kind that took years to emerge within Minecraft.
This now extends to at least two different methods for making a calculator, using both water flow and lasers to create simple versions of logic gates. It's a stunning achievement by fans in a game that's really about making homes for virtual pets, and has already got players wondering what could be possible next.
While most Pokopia players are still smoothing out the landscape and pulling weeds, smart Pokéfan kyuphd reported that they'd built a working pulse circuit — essentially a "simple" laser and water gate build that could act as a building block for a more complicated system.
A day later, talented fan Tarnow0530 then said they'd seen that pulse circuit design and used it to build a number counter — which could create a growing numerical output every time a button is pressed. The system relies on a complex network of lasers, doors and gates and, honestly, already looks like witchcraft.
But Tarnow0530 wasn't done yet. A week on, and they have turned that number counter into a full on calculator, built amid a maze of circuits, blocks and screens. So far, its display can only add two single digits — but there's no suggestion this is the full extent of what is possible in Pokopia.
次はぽこあポケモンで電卓作った
1桁の足し算できる#ぽこあポケモン #ぽこポケ #電卓の日 https://t.co/rQlnRRTdBO pic.twitter.com/7PVPufJmxE— たるの (@Tarnow0530) March 20, 2026
Other fans are already developing their own, alternative solutions too. In response to Tarnow0530's laser-designed calculator, syoto_430_mario showed footage of a version built using water. "It's amazing how there's almost no delay!" this second user said of the electronic character, translated from Japanese. "The wiring looks neat too! The calculator I made uses a ton of water flow, so it takes about a minute to do one calculation."
How far can players go? While Pokopia worlds do have an overall size limit, it will be intriguing to see the further advancements made in Pokopia's technological revolution. Will it be possible to play Doom in Pokopia? Maybe not. But with years of knowledge from the creations people have built in Minecraft, Pokopia players are now hoping to use that head start.
Pokémon Pokopia has been a hit for Nintendo, which has trumpeted sales of more than 2.2 million copies for the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. The game is currently busy hosting a Hoppip event, layered on top of its core quest to complete the game's Pokédex — for which we've got extensive Wiki guides right here to help you. Check out our list of all the Pokémon in Pokopia, and take a look at our Things to Do First in Pokopia guide to make the most of your first few days. To help you get started, we've also got a list of 17 things that Pokopia doesn't tell you, plus How to Raise the Environment Level and How to Raise Pokémon Comfort Level.
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