Unless you’ve been passed out under a rock somewhere, you’ve probably heard of Pokémon Go by now. For those who have been passed out under a rock (I’m not judging), or who have selectively ignored the phenomenon, stay tuned. I’m going to tell you everything you need to know to get you up to speed.
I should probably start out with a full confession: I’m a user of Pokémon Go. While the badges and medals aren’t going to get me anywhere in life or achieve world peace, they’re fun. They push me out of my comfort zone, make me get out of the house and actually do things. People laugh when I tell them I play, and I get it.
But hear me out. Chances are if you’re reading this right now, you’ve probably heard of or used the Untappd app. And again, if you’ve been passed out under a rock (still not judging!), in short, it’s a beer rating/rare-beer finding/social drinking app (and—obviously—I’m an Untappd user). I’m sure some of you are rolling your eyes at the mere thought of playing Pokémon Go, but thinking, “Dude, of course I use Untappd.”