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Photos by Alyssa Evans This sign is home to a micro geocache, which is about the size of a dime. Continued from Page 6 Many geocache locations are safely accessible for children and those in wheel- chairs but to be safe, read the geocache’s attributes page before heading out. Remem- ber to bring a pencil for logging and some- thing to sanitize your hands with. The app is free to purchase. Finding most geocaches is free as well but some geocaches require users to upgrade to a premium membership, which costs either $5.99 monthly or $29.99 annually. Pokémon Go In Pokémon Go, users play as a virtual Pokémon trainer who can catch Pokémon and compete in battles. To succeed in the game, it’s best to get outside for a walk so you can visit what are called Pokéstops and gyms. Many of these stops are historical spots, such as monuments. When visiting a stop, players can then gather free supplies, like Pokéballs or ber- ries, to help capture Pokémon. Pokémon appear throughout the game and often appear near Pokéstops. Players can also battle in real-time against players both locally and around the world. All that’s required to play the game is to download the app, as everything hap- pens on the app’s screen. The app is free to download but has many options for in-app purchases, so if playing the game with chil- dren, beware. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Created by the same makers of Pokémon Go, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is a virtual reality game. In the game, players get to experience life as a wizard or witch. Players work to solve the mystery behind Foundables, magical artifacts, crea- tures, people and memories that appear in the Muggle (human) world. In the game, players can learn spells, visit some of the popular scenes of the “Harry Potter” series and battle against other players. Like Pokémon Go, the game works well for local walks. The app is free to download but has in-game purchases. Nike Run Club At first sight, this looks like a scenic spot. Look closer into this tree and you may find a geocache. One of the more popular fitness apps, Nike Run Club is a more traditional option for those who want to use an app to help stay fit. The app has virtual coaching options and offers audio coaching sessions to listen along to during a workout. Users can also join running challenges, read data based on their runs and log progress. The app is free to download. Zombies, Run! In Zombies, Run! players participate in missions by going for walks, jogs or runs. During the trek, the app plays zom- bie-like sounds to alert the player that zom- bies are near (not literally) and to run. To escape the virtual zombies, the player has to follow prompts and pick up their speed. Along the way, players can pick up sup- plies to help build a virtual fort to protect against zombies. Like a typical fitness app, Zombies, Run! logs run data, including distance traveled, time elapsed, pace per mile/kilometer and estimated burned calories. The app also keeps track of the number of supplies gath- ered and zombies evaded. The app is free to download but requires a paid subscription after six runs. A micro geocache is hidden near this anchor outside of Pier 39. THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2020 // 7
