" Puyo Puyo Trainer," a " brain training × e-sports " service for long-term care and welfare facilities, officially launched on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
"Puyo Puyo Trainer," Born from the Front Lines of Long-Term Care and Welfare, Begins Service
" Puyo Puyo Trainer " was developed by the "Puyo Puyo Trainer Production Committee," established by four companies: Entacare Research Institute Co., Ltd., Elecom Co., Ltd., GLOE Co., Ltd., and Shochiku Broadcasting Co., Ltd.
Optimized so that seniors and facility residents can enjoy it without strain, the service has finally launched.
This subscription-based browser game was developed based on feedback from the long-term care and welfare sectors, addressing issues such as repetitive recreational activities, individual differences in participation motivation, and the burden on staff involved in preparation and facilitation.
During development, the team held numerous trial sessions and briefings for stakeholders, specifically designed with use in long-term care and welfare settings in mind.
The goal is to promote natural communication through the game and provide ongoing support for recreational activities at care facilities.
Key Features of "Puyo Puyo Trainer"
Intuitive Gameplay Design
Designed to be intuitive even for beginners, the game includes a tutorial that teaches how to play, ensuring anyone can enjoy it with confidence.
Three Play Modes
In addition to single-player and versus modes, the game includes "Puyo Puyo Drill," a mode with no time limit.
Flexible Difficulty Settings
In single-player mode, you can choose from five difficulty levels, and in two-player mode, each player can set their own difficulty level.
Automatic Save and CSV Export
When you register as a user, your individual play history and scores are automatically saved.
Scores are automatically saved and can be exported in CSV format.
Suitable for a Wide Range of Settings
The system can be flexibly utilized for everything from everyday recreational activities to in-facility events.
Exhibiting an Experience Booth at the “Nakano Creative Festival”
A “Puyo Puyo Trainer” experience booth will be featured at the “Nakano Creative Festival ” on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Visitors will be able to play on actual machines at the venue to experience the gameplay firsthand.
"Puyo Puyo Trainer" plans to continue updating the service based on feedback from users and stakeholders, while collaborating with local governments, companies, and community organizations.
Expectations are high for its further development.
Please check the "Puyo Puyo Trainer" official website for details.
| Service Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service Name | Puyo Puyo Trainer |
| Launch Date | October 1, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Service Format | Browser-based subscription service |
| Pricing | Facility Usage Plan: 3,300 yen per month (tax included) / 33,000 yen per year (tax included) *Up to 100 registered users Event Usage Plan: 66,000 yen (tax included) per day Permanent Exhibition Plan: 11,000 yen (tax included) / week (33,000 yen per month) |
| Primary Target Audience | Day care and day service centers / Long-term care facilities, such as special nursing homes for the elderly and long-term care health facilities / After-school day service centers / Disability welfare facilities, such as employment support centers and community activity support centers / Community-based integrated care-related organizations, such as pharmacies and community comprehensive support centers / Local governments, community organizations, and medical, long-term care, and welfare-related businesses, etc. |
| System Requirements | PC or tablet / Internet connection / Can be operated using a keyboard, mouse, or compatible game controller |