

For your child, this could involve going to unfamiliar, or unsafe, areas. In order to catch the Pokemon, gamers need to get out and about and track them down. If you don’t usually let your child walk through the park at night, then you’ll need to explain that the rule still applies – even when there are Pokemon hanging out at the playground. This means many players are heading out in the dark to play the game.Īlthough this might not sound like a big deal, it does compromise the players’ safety. These pesky little monsters will be out and about all night long. Here are 5 things you should know about Pokemon Go: #1: The Game Doesn’t Sleep 5 Things Parents Should Know About Pokemon Go There are over 100 to collect and your child will probably beg you to take her out to explore until she’s collected them all. The game imposes a virtual layer over reality, using the smartphone’s camera and this helps your child to find and collect Pokemon characters. Using augmented reality, the game allows players to seek out Pokemon characters in their local area.

Released earlier this month, the game blends real life with gaming, to create an addictive pastime which is taking the world by storm.

This new game has dominated social media feeds, news bulletins, and local parks, for the past couple of weeks. There isn’t a chance in a million you haven’t heard of Pokemon Go.
