> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.genopets.me/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.genopets.me/game-mechanics/mood-and-nurture/nurture-actions/playing.md).

# Playing

A Toy item is required to Play with one's Genopet. The type of mini-game the player must play will be determined by the Toy item. Similar to Feeding, every player has access to a universal toy item within their game app; in this instance, the universal toy will allow players to Play the Fetch mini-game with their Genopet, which involves throwing the toy accurately for one’s Genopet to retrieve.. Successful completion will boost Genopet Joy, to a degree determined by the Toy item used. Failure will result in no change to the Joy score.

Players will be able to purchase (on the open marketplace) or craft (with a Habitat) special toy items with superior effects and benefits.