Play Minna no Shiiku Series 2 : Boku no Kuwagata Online

You shake trees to catch stag beetles, feed them weird jelly, then pit them in tense little battles where they flip each other with their horns. It's oddly satisfying watching your tiny gladiator grow stronger.

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Game Overview

Minna no Shiiku Series 2: Boku no Kuwagata is a Game Boy Advance title from 2003, developed by Smilesoft and published by ATLUS. It arrived late in the GBA's life, a quiet simulation game among more action-heavy releases. You don't save a kingdom; you raise stag beetles.

You control a young collector exploring forests and shaking trees to find different beetle larvae. The main objective is to raise your beetle from a grub into a powerful adult, then enter it into tournaments. Key mechanics include feeding your beetle special jellies to boost its stats and initiating one-on-one battles where beetles attempt to flip each other with their horns. The pacing is slow and methodical, focused on daily care rather than fast action. It feels strangely absorbing to nurture a virtual insect and feel a little proud when it wins a fight.