Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO is a free-to-play, mobile application developed by Niantic for and  devices. The game was initially released in July 2016.

Gameplay
In Pokémon Go, players catch various Pokémon, evolve them using candies, and power-up them in order to take over gyms for their chosen team. These Pokémon are mapped to locations in the real world using GPS technology. PokéStops located at various real-world landmarks aid in this by distributing items for use in catching and battling with Pokémon.

Map View
Map View basically is home screen of the game after loading screen. Most of the game elements are accessible from this screen.

Main Menu
Main Menu of the game is accessible from Map View and allows player to enter such game elements, as:  collection of  Pokémon and their eggs, in-game Shop, Pokédex and bag with Items. It also lets player to go to Settings Screen, check out Tips and News on the game.

Game elements
Below there is a full list of major game elements and mechanics in Pokémon GO.
 * Pokémon
 * Attacks
 * Types
 * Evolution
 * Power Up
 * Pokémon Eggs
 * Catching Pokémon
 * Pokémon Appraisal
 * Pokémon-related resources
 * Stardust
 * Candy
 * Items
 * Poké Balls
 * Potions
 * Revives
 * Berries
 * Evolution Items
 * Egg Incubators
 * Shop
 * Pokédex
 * Trainer
 * Buddy Pokémon
 * Trainer experience
 * Journal
 * Medals
 * Teams
 * Combat
 * Gyms
 * Gym Badges
 * Raid Battles
 * Raid Bosses
 * Raid Passes
 * EX Raid Battles
 * Battle Party
 * Map View
 * PokéStops
 * Weather
 * NPCs
 * Team Leaders
 * Professor Willow
 * Daily Bonus
 * Pokémon Nests
 * Trading (future, currently unimplemented game element)

Loading screen
The loading screen, or splash screen, is the first thing players see after launching game.

Availability
Pokémon Go first launched on July 6, 2016 in the United States, Australia and new Zealand, before releasing in other countries around the world. It is currently not available in some countries such as China and Russia.

Device compatibility
There are few technical requirements that devices have to met to be compatible with the game.

Devices with Android
Following requirements apply to all smartphones, phablets and tablets running on Android operating system: Rooted devices are not supported.
 * Android 4.4 or later;
 * Preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (Not optimized for tablet);
 * Strong internet connection (Wi-Fi, 3G, or 4G);
 * GPS and Location Services.

Devices with iOS
Following requirements apply to iPhones and iPads running on iOS: Jailbroken devices are not supported.
 * iPhone 5s or later,
 * The iPhone 5c, although newer than the iPhone 5s, is not supported;
 * iOS 9.0 or later,
 * Devices need to be capable of running iOS 11 as this is the preferred OS version;
 * Strong internet connection (Wi-Fi, 3G, or 4G);
 * GPS and Location Services.

Apple Watch
Pokémon GO is also available for Apple Watch of Series 2 and later, that are running on WatchOS.

Official download

 * Google Play Store
 * iTunes App Store

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