now you could spot picachoo and other characters in real life as you explore the world around you. >> it is really fun. i'm getting a lot of exercise which i never got before. >> and the game is more popular than twitter and maybe and even the dating app tinder. here is how it works. you download the free app on your iphone or android device. first you create an avatar you could use to capture pokemon. the game will give hints when they are near and you launch poke balls on your smartphone to trh them. once caught you could feed them and get to new levels anden gamg in battle with --- engage in battle with other players. it uses google apps to add an overlay to every day landmarks. game makes money by letting you buy extra supplies such as balls to help you capture more characters with real cash. unfortunately it has had unintended consequences. some distracted players have been injured rushing into traffic in search of a pokemon and armed robbers have used the game to lure victims into secluded areas. but the good news -- the game encourages users to get outnd a explore new places. >