Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge: Difference between revisions

The event launched as part of Google's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Google_hoaxes_and_easter_eggs April Fools' tradition] for 2014. Announced in Google Asia Pacific's blog, it made use of social media like Twitter, Google+ and Facebook for promotion and communication with players. Google Map's mascot Pegman took the attire of [[Professor Oak]] during the event. Initially planned to last until April 3, its popularity extended it for five days, giving players who had previously caught at least 5 Pokémon the opportunity to complete their Pokédex. Those who managed to catch all 151 Pokémon during the challenge received a congratulatory letter along with "Pokémon Master" business cards from Google on June 2014.