Shizuoka Ikemen Walk GPS App Launches on iOS and Android
The app combines walking, gacha collection, and regional tourism into a single free package with no monetization, betting on local character appeal to drive both exercise and visits to Shizuoka landmarks.
Reporting from 1 source: ASCII.jp.
Shizuoka creative team NMDY has released Shizuoka Ikemen Walk, a free GPS walking and character collection app for iOS, Android, and browser. Players walk to real locations in Shizuoka City to earn points, then use those points for gacha draws to collect cards of handsome personified versions of local landmarks. The app has no ads and no in-app purchases.
Shizuoka Ikemen Walk turns real streets into a character collection game. The app personifies local landmarks such as Sunpu Castle Park, Shimizu Port, and Nihondaira as original handsome characters, each with a habitat tied to a real location. Visiting those spots triggers special encounter events and improves the odds of drawing higher rarity cards.
Cards come in six rarity tiers from N to SCR, and duplicates can be combined to raise rarity. The app tracks a health index and daily missions to encourage regular walking. Player location data and activity history are not shared with other users.
Progress syncs across devices through email authentication, so collections carry over between phones and computers. NMDY plans to add more characters and expand the service area beyond Shizuoka City, and is seeking partnerships with local shops, tourist facilities, and municipalities.
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