Tingle facts for kids
Tingle, known in Japan as Tincle (チンクル), is a memorable character from The Legend of Zelda video game series. He first appeared in the game The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Tingle is known for his unique green outfit, which looks like a fairy costume, and his love for Rupees, the money in the Zelda world. He even has his own series of games, starting with Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland.
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Who is Tingle?
Tingle is a man who believes he is a fairy, even though he is 35 years old. He wears a tight green suit, red shorts, and a large clock around his neck. He often floats around with a balloon. Tingle is obsessed with collecting Rupees and drawing maps. He dreams of becoming a real fairy and living in the forest.
Tingle's First Adventure
Tingle made his very first appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, which came out in 2000. In this game, Tingle sells maps to the hero, Link. He can be found floating from his balloon in different areas of Termina. Buying his maps helps Link explore the world and find his way.
Tingle's Other Appearances
After Majora's Mask, Tingle appeared in several other The Legend of Zelda games.
- In The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, he is locked in a jail cell. Link needs to free him. Tingle then helps Link with the Triforce Shards quest. He also runs the Tingle Tuner, a device that connects to the Game Boy Advance.
- He also appeared in The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures and The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. In Minish Cap, Tingle and his brothers help Link find Kinstone pieces.
- Tingle also shows up in The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. His role often involves maps, treasure, or helping Link in some way.
Tingle's Own Games
Tingle became so popular that he got his own series of games. The first one was Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland, released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS. In this game, players control Tingle as he tries to collect as many Rupees as possible. Rupees are very important because they are Tingle's life force. The more Rupees he has, the stronger he becomes.
Another game in his series is Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love, released in 2009 in Japan. These games are known for their unique and sometimes strange humor. They offer a different kind of adventure compared to the main Zelda games.
Why Tingle is Unique
Tingle stands out because he is so different from other characters. His look and his personality are very unusual. Some players find him funny and charming, while others find him a bit strange. No matter what, Tingle has become a memorable part of the The Legend of Zelda universe. He shows that even the most unusual characters can become fan favorites.
