Playing Pokemon Go can bring families closer and encourage kids to exercise

Parents reported that the game helped motivate the whole family to head outside and exercise in ways that were easy to fit into their lives.

Playing popular gaming app Pokémon Go can help families spend quality time together and increase their levels of physical activity, according to new research.

In the first study to survey and interview parents who play the game with their families, the results showed that Pokémon Go can offer parents and children many side benefits from playing the game together, including increased exercise, more time spent outdoors and opportunities for family bonding.