Nintendo to host a series of pop-up tourism centers for Pokemon Sword/Shield

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch

To prepare for the launch of Pokemon Sword/Shield Nintendo has announced a series of pop-up tourism centers in which fans can learn more about Galarian culture and must-do regional activities. It’ll kick off at PAX West 2019 next weekend in Seattle, and will continue appearing in select cities across the U.S. The “Galar Visitors Center” will let fans take their Galar region passport photo, speak with “tour guides” to learn more about regional activities and characters, and receive special themed items.

Here’s the current tourism schedule is below (note: additional destinations will be added in the future):

PAX West
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St.
Seattle, WA 98101
Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. PT

Los Angeles County Fair
Fairplex
1101 W. McKinley Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
Sept. 11-13, 12-8 p.m. PT
Sept. 14-15, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. PT

State Fair of Texas
State Fair of Texas Park
Dallas, TX 75223
Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. CT
Oct. 11-12, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. CT
Oct. 13-14, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. CT

Those who pre-order Pokemon Sword/Shield on site or shows proof of existing pre-orders such as a digital receipt will receive a special luggage tag inspired by the games, while supplies last.

Source: Nintendo PR