“What you young people doing by the market at this time?” a senior citizen asked a group of younger residents gathered at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza at around 6 p.m. on Sunday.
“What is a gym?” he inquired.
The plaza, which was a market square decades ago, is now a popular destination for residents who play the smart-phone game Pokemon Go.
Shortly after the game launched globally on July 16, scores of people began gathering at various areas around Road Town to play.
Players start by moving from place to place to collect virtual monsters called Pokemons, which are often located at historic sites or businesses. After that, they gather at virtual “gyms” like the plaza to face off in digital “battles.”
On Sunday, there were pockets of Pokemon Go players near Pusser’s, the Beacon Bible Bookstore, the former administration building, and the plaza.
“I used to watch the show when I was younger, but now that they have a game which is very interactive, I had to play it,” said Akiema Brookes, who was standing near Main Street.
See the Aug. 28, 2016 edition for full coverage.
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