Where to Catch Some Pokemon in Milton Today

The new smartphone game Pokemon Go, which turns your smartphone into a virtual reality scavenger hunt for the mythical cartoon creatures, has started a national craze, and is getting people up off their couches and out into their communities.

The game, available on both iPhone and Android, uses your phone's camera to superimpose creatures onto real locations, to the delight of local cultural and tourist spots, and businesses alike.

Municipalities and businesses are advertising that certain creatures can be found at their store, hoping to entice visitors and customers--and by all indications, it's working.

The latest to offer an enticement is the city of Milton, which posted to its Facebook page this morning that at least two Pokemon can be found at City Hall:

However, there have also been several reports of dangerous incidents in which users, engrossed in their screens looking for catches, have narrowly avoided harm by ignoring their surroundings. Patch offers these 10 tips for hunting Pokemon safely.