Sask. gamer's guide to Pokemon Go dos and don'ts

The continuing global roll out of Pokemon Go is taking the gaming world by storm.But as more and more potential Pokemon trainers download the app, concerns of public game play etiquette increasingly grows.

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"Some people that don't play the game or don't understand it, are upset when they find out that there's a Pokestop on their house," explained Jesse Walby, aSaskatchewan gamer from Regina.

"They're worried that there's going to be a bunch of random people stopping by at random hours to collect and play this game."

Walby said he understands their concerns,butthese kinds of actionsby gamers should never take place.

Don'ts

According to Walbyall players should know that trespassing is never necessary because mostPokestops and Pokegymshave a radius big enough for players to keep a safe distance from private property.

He said, for example,"If my house was a Pokestop, you could be on the opposite side of the street and still get what you need."

Dos

The Kindersley RCMP expressedtheir concerns for Pokemon trainersthrough a Facebook postMonday morning.

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The post read,"We love PokemonGo just as much as you and if you feel the need to run around playing it this summer, that's cool, just be smart about it."

The officers stated, "Always be aware of your surroundings, this also includes looking both ways before crossing the street, respecting private property at all times and not playing the game while driving."

Walby echoed similarsentiments, adding some tips he has for fellow Pokemon trainers:"Treat all the landmarks and the Pokestops and gyms as if it was your own backyard," he said. "Like, you wouldn't be littering in your backyard, or you wouldn't be shouting at three in the morning."

He saidthe main thing for players to knowis to be respectful of other peoples' property.

"If we do that, we'll make this game a game that sticks around."