The Pokémon Company International announced a new app for iPad and Android devices called Pokémon Playhouse aimed at kids 3 to 5 years old. The iOS version of the app requires iOS version 7.0 or later and a compatible with iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. The Android version of the app requires Android 3.0 and up and a compatible device. Images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Welcome to the Pokémon Playhouse!

A new app for iPad and Android devices that’s full of fun and exploration for early Pokémon fans.

Discover fun activities throughout the Pokémon Playhouse, an official Pokémon app for younger Pokémon fans, available for iPad and Android devices. In the Pokémon Playhouse, meet cute Pokémon and explore various areas, including the Tower, the Lounge, and the Playground. Every location within the Pokémon Playhouse features activities created just for younger Pokémon fans, such as taking care of your Pokémon in the Pokémon Grooming activity or identifying Pokémon in the night sky in the Search the Stars activity. Then head to the Playroom to listen to a story and see the adorable Pokémon go on exciting new adventures.

When they first arrive at the Pokémon Playhouse, visitors will be given a Pokémon Egg to keep track of. As more of the Pokémon Playhouse is explored and activities are completed, the Pokémon Egg will begin to hatch—and eventually reveal a new Pokémon!

Designed for children ages 3–5; no reading or math skills are necessary to complete activities. A friendly human character will host and narrate every aspect of the Pokémon Playhouse.

The Pokémon Playhouse app does not collect any personal information whatsoever and does not include any in-app purchases.

Download the app for free for iPad in the App Store and for Android Devices in Google Play, and let your child start exploring the Pokémon Playhouse today!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/welcome-to-the-pokemon-playhouse/

Apple App Store Description

In Pokémon Playhouse, your child can interact with all kinds of cute Pokémon as they explore various locations, including a tower, lounge, and outdoor playground. Every location within Pokémon Playhouse features activities created just for younger Pokémon fans, such as taking care of Pokémon in the Pokémon Grooming activity, or identifying Pokémon in the night sky in the Search the Stars activity.

To accompany the unique look of the Pokémon in Pokémon Playhouse, your child can watch them at play in new picture stories. Head to the Playroom to listen to a story and see the adorable Pokémon go on exciting new adventures!

At the beginning of their time in the Pokémon Playhouse, your child will be given a Pokémon Egg to keep track of. As your child explores the Pokémon Playhouse and completes activities, the Pokémon Egg will begin to hatch, and eventually reveal a new Pokémon!

Designed for children ages 3–5, no reading or math skills are necessary to complete activities. A friendly human character will host and narrate all the activities so your child can enjoy every aspect of the Pokémon Playhouse regardless of their learning level.

The Pokémon Playhouse app does not collect any personal information and does not include any in-app purchases.

Welcome to Pokémon Playhouse! - Promotional Video

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smKrpqoDMyE

PIKACHU AND FRIENDS WELCOME PRESCHOOLERS INTO THE WORLD OF POKÉMON WITH NEW POKÉMON PLAYHOUSE APP

Featuring friendship, fun, and nurturing play, new mobile app from The Pokémon Company International is the first-ever digital preschool experience for the Pokémon brand

BELLEVUE, WA – Sept. 21, 2017 – The Pokémon Company International launched Pokémon Playhouse today, an app designed for children between the ages of 3–5 years. The app, which is the first-ever official digital Pokémon experience for preschoolers, is available now on iPhone, iPad, and Android devices as a free download without in-app purchases. In Pokémon Playhouse, aspiring Pokémon Trainers can explore an adorable indoor and outdoor playhouse environment featuring a wide variety of entertaining and engaging activities. As they explore Pokémon Playhouse, preschoolers will encounter cute, never-before-seen expressions of Pokémon such as Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Litten, and Snorlax. The more that young Trainers play, and the more activities they complete, the closer they get to hatching Eggs that feature additional adorable Pokémon to play with and add to their collection. In all, there are over 50 beloved and recognizable Pokémon for young Trainers to discover and engage with.

Every location within Pokémon Playhouse features activities created just for younger Pokémon fans, such as taking care of Pokémon in the Pokémon Grooming activity, or identifying Pokémon in the night sky in the Search the Stars feature. The bond between players and their Pokémon pals can also be strengthened by starting a musical band, feeding them tasty treats, or taking them to an interactive park. Trainers can also develop critical thinking skills by practicing puzzles or engaging in an in-app story time which deepens the backstory of the Pokémon friends in the playhouse. A friendly human character hosts and narrates all the activities so children can enjoy every aspect of Pokémon Playhouse regardless of their learning level.

“The Pokémon brand truly is a property for all ages, and the ability to complete activities with cute new expression of recognizable Pokémon in Pokémon Playhouse offers our youngest fans the opportunity to explore the world of Pokémon in an environment made just for them,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of Consumer Marketing at The Pokémon Company International. “As the popularity of the Pokémon brand continues to grow, we’re thrilled to launch the first-ever Pokémon preschool expression with Pokémon Playhouse, offering parents an age-appropriate and entertaining experience for the littlest Trainers in their family.”