Local FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2016

Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat Pokemon Go guide for players By Aakash Bakaya The grass is always greener in a park Like water Pokemon and coasts, grass- nly a handful of games have reached type Pokemon are in abundance near and the global exposure that ‘Pokemon around parks. OGo’ has achieved, and it has done so Every area in Kuwait has a park or two in less than a month. But unlike other world- in it, but for a great, all-round experience, wide hits, it has fortunately reached Kuwait visit Al-Shaheed Park in Sharq. as well. Kuwait has also been fortunate It is packed with several amenities like enough to have received an abundant great parking for your car and cafes, and it amount of ‘Pokestops’ and ‘Gyms’ to ensure also hosts a multitude of events on week- players are never far from refilling their sup- ends. It’s one of Kuwait’s best maintained plies (like Pokeballs and health potions) and parks and is a great place for both families battling other players in the game’s location- and Pokemon trainers alike. based Gyms. Whether you’re already an above level-20 Staying safe trainer or struggling to find Pokemon or The point of this list was trying to con- Pokestops in your area, here are some tips to vince players to check out many of Kuwait’s get you playing the game effectively and little known landmarks scattered around the safely in Kuwait. country and avoid highly secure areas such as mosques and government buildings. is a Pokestop goldmine Even if you are avoiding these places Are your precious Pokeballs dwindling easily complete your shopping list as well. Pokemon are much easier to catch near the (which in most cases you should), there are after wasting a bunch of them on a 10CP I highly recommend checking it out. coastline. The are a great several other ways to stay safe - both you Pidgey? Finding it difficult to save all your place to start because of its abundant and your surroundings. potions for your fainted Pokemon? Then Bus rides are very efficient Pokestops, but if you don’t feel like walking First, do not play and drive! If you must, simply take one good round through Go players - the next time you want to trav- around too much (it is nearly 50 degrees ask someone else to drive while you hunt Kuwait City and fix all these issues immedi- el from one area to another, avoid a cab and outside), try making a trip to Al-Kout Mall in the Pokemon. Also try late at night. After ately. There are nine Pokestops in Souk Al take the bus. Many of Kuwait’s bus routes pass . 1am, when the streets are empty, you can Mubarakiya alone, with a bunch more sur- through several Pokestops and landmarks The makeshift lake near the pier has three cruise as slowly as you like to catch that elu- rounding it. while going slow enough to catch quite a few Pokestops and a Gym right next to each oth- sive Seadra. It might not look like much from the Pokemon. Bus rides will help your Pokedex er, so you can sit and eat at one of the cafes Also if you are walking around, do so outside, but the old souk is a huge, dense grow and your wallet stay the same size. while spinning your Pokestops for those with friends and always watch where you are maze once you enter it. Not only will you sweet Pokeballs. The pier at SouqSharq is going. Be respectful of public places/spaces fill up your Pokeballs and catch a few rare All along near identical in quantity of both Pokestops and do not enter mosques, shops or other Pokemon traversing the market, you can If you don’t know already, water-type and chilled-out cafes. secure locations in search of Pokemon.