‘Pokemon Smile’ will encourage children to brush their teeth

nme.com:

Pokemon Smile is a mobile game that will motivate children to brush their teeth through gaming.The reveal was made during today’s (June 17) Pokemon Presents stream by The Pokemon Company and is out now for iOS and Android devices.The game uses the smart device camera to monitor brushing habits.

Players will have to brush their teeth to defeat bacteria on the screen and cause Pokemon to appear. If players brush their teeth well, they will be able to capture over 100 available Pokemon.The aim of Pokemon Smile is to encourage children to return to brush their teeth and capture more Pokemon each time.

Players will also unlock rewards in the form of Pokemon Caps in which they can decorate themselves in an assortment of Pokemon outfits on the.