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Are presented to children and adults as a whole new world of adventures. Through the computer and the smartphone, real and virtual life intermingle in an attractive way. Many children want to learn to play these types of games, but first, they must be very clear a series of basic rules to maintain t
are presented to children and adults as a whole new world of adventures. Through the computer and the smartphone, real and virtual life intermingle in an attractive way. Many children want to learn to play these types of games, but first, they must be very clear
a series of basic rules to maintain their safety and avoid accidents . Often, the excitement of this type of games leads children (and the elderly) to get lost and to believe that everything around them is virtual.7 basic rules to play with augmented reality games with children
Here you have a series of
basic recommendations to play this type of games (such as Pokemon Go) without problems: 1.
Download the game from digital stores and check that it is the manufacturer's version. Otherwise, you could introduce very dangerous viruses to your computer. 2. Even if it is a free application (such as the Pokemon Go game), remember that
can include micro payments to use game add-ons. Control additional payments to avoid scares on the invoice, and even more careful if your data rate is not flat. 3. Although the game is virtual,
you are playing in the real world, so be alert not only to what happens on the screen, but to what happens around you: if there are pedestrian crossings, traffic lights, vehicles, urban furniture. If you do not attend to all this, you could have an accident or provoke it. 4.
It is forbidden to use these games while driving or cycling .5. If you find a greedy character in the game and you want to catch him,
do not let yourself be guided by impulse and emotion . Your safety first. Do not invade the road, respect the traffic signs, watch the ground you step on, do not access private properties and respect the rules of public buildings.6. To play it is essential to keep the GPS of the mobile activated. Beware: this
can be used by criminals to know when you are absent from your home or where you are exactly. 7. Explain to your children all these rules and avoid possible addictions to the game.
Source: National Police of Spain
