As the massively popular smartphone game launches in the UK, here are the top tips for catching all the Pokémon
1. Get Pikachu as your starter character
When you start the game, the Professor will ask you to catch your first Pokémon - traditionally Squirtle, Charmander or Bulbasaur.
But rather than catch one of them, you can walk away - in real life - until your phone vibrates. You'll be prompted again to catch one of them.
Walk away again until you get the next prompt and repeat this process five times. Then Pikachu will appear and you'll be able to capture it as your starter.
Walk away again until you get the next prompt and repeat this process five times. Then Pikachu will appear and you'll be able to capture it as your starter.
2. How to easily capture wild Pokémon
Rustling leaves are used to show where wild Pokémon could be lurking.
Once you're trying to capture one though, the game will shift and use your smartphone camera to show the creature in augmented reality.
The white ring surrounding the beastie will change depending on how likely you are to capture it - smaller is better. When it turns to green, then it's time to throw your ball.
3. Spending Pokécoins
Although Pokémon GO is free to play, there are plenty of in-app transactions that can be made if you want to spend money.
This basically earns you Pokécoins that can be spent on in-game items. Another way to earn these is buy winning battles at gyms.
4. Visit Pokéstops
As mentioned above, these flashing blue portals can reward you with nice prizes.
You'll need to get close to them before you can spin them and reveal the hoard.
5. Watch out for your battery
Pokémon GO uses a lot of your phone's features to work properly. It's pulling in GPS data and using the camera as well as your cellular connection.
Therefore, as expected, it's going to heavily drain the battery on your smartphone. Both iPhones and Android phones have optional battery-saver modes that will help prolong battery life. We'd recommend activating this before stepping outside to play the game.
Similarly, it's worth picking up a power pack to help sustain your phone if you're planning on gaming for a while.
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