They also let users take their Pokemon into battle against creatures owned by other players, as well as participate in limited-time encounters called Raids (more on those in a bit). Just like PokeStops, they let players spin discs to receive in-game goodies. Pokemon Gyms are similar to PokeStops in that they’re attached to real-world locations that players need to physically travel to in order to interact with them. They may even offer sales or discounts to Pokemon Go players. At the same time, many businesses love being a PokeStop, as it encourages players to visit them more often. Keep in mind that some stores, churches, and other businesses may not like the fact that the game has assigned their building to be a PokeStop, so players should always be on the lookout for any signs encouraging them to stay away. When players physically travel to a PokeStop, they can spin a photo disc to receive free in-game goodies, like Poke Balls, Berries, and other items. The game even has sponsored PokeStops, with companies like Starbucks and Sprint partnering with the game’s developer, Niantic, to turn their stores into these in-game locations. PokeStops can be attached to everything from churches and historical markers to restaurants and murals. Wait, what’s a PokeStop?Ī PokeStop is an in-game location (represented by a blue floating cube) that’s digitally attached to a building, statue, or other structure in the real-world. Players can find Pokemon wherever they have a mobile internet connection, but they’re encouraged to visit places connected to in-game PokeStops and Gyms in order to collect free in-game rewards and have the chance to capture more Pokemon (Pokemon frequently appear in groups around these locations). Users can also toss a Berry at a Pokemon before tossing a ball to impact the encounter in some way (check out the “Berries” section below). If not, the Pokemon will bounce out of the ball and players can try again. If their toss was accurate, the Pokemon will enter the ball, but players will need to wait a few seconds to see if the Pokemon was successfully captured. Players can swipe on the screen to toss a Poke Ball at the creature. A colorful circle begins moving across the Pokemon in the center of the screen, with the color indicating how hard the Pokemon will be to capture (closer to green is easy, closer to red is hard). Once players tap on a Pokemon, they’re taken to a special capture screen. Pokemon will appear on the map at random and players can tap on them to try and capture them. As they move around in the real world (for instance, by walking, riding a bike, or even riding in a car), their position on the in-game map updates in real time. The game presents players with a map based on their current real-world location. The basic gameplay in Pokemon Go is pretty simple. Whether you’re new to Pokemon Go, or are one of the many returning players looking to experience the game’s new social features ( friends, gifts, and Pokemon trading), we’re here with a guide to help you understand the major features that make this game tick. The mobile game based on the popular Pokemon franchise that debuted in 1995 lets players collect virtual Pokemon by exploring the real world around them. Pokemon Go took the world by storm when it launched on mobile devices in summer 2016.
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