Meet the 70‑Year‑Old Pokemon Granddad Cruising Around Taipei on 15 Phones
Picture a 70‑year‑old cyclist, his bike wrapped in a colorful string of smartphones, zipping along the streets of Taipei like a living, breathing battery pack. That’s Mr. Chen San‑yuan for you.
Why 15 phones? The Puzzle
Chen’s setup isn’t just quirky—it’s built for the #ar game that has taken the world by storm: Pokemon Go. The game drops digital creatures onto real locations, and catching them earns you points and, of course, bragging rights.
At first, Chen had just one phone. “I played on one, stuck to it, then learned I could do better,” he told reporters. “After a month I had two, then three, until I reached the mighty fifteenth.” His grandson opened up the app for him back in 2016—talk about passing the torch!
Out‑of‑Body Tech Gear
- Bike strapped with 15 phones
- Custom portable battery packs recharging on‑the‑go
- Hardware cart cost: over $4,800
- Monthly in‑game spend: about $300 on virtual currency
What does it do? The more phones you have, the faster you level up and snag those elusive rare Pokemon. Chen’s goal? Juggle all those devices like a pro and keep rolling.
Energy Levels
Early evenings turn into all‑night sessions. With his battery packs humming, Chen keeps cycling for six to seven hours—no signs of fatigue or “just one more week.” Fellow players are amazed at his stamina.
Shih Wun‑sheng, age 45, said, “He’s a master at caring for fifteen phones at once. From start to finish, he’s full‑of‑life for hours. That’s legit impressive.”
Pokemon Go: The Game That Keeps On Giving
Developed by Nintendo and Niantic, Pokemon Go remains the star of augmented reality gaming. It layers virtual creatures onto the real world, giving anyone with a phone a front‑row seat to a worldwide gaming craze.
With Chen’s awesome setup, the streets of Taipei just got a little cooler—one bike, fifteen phones, and loads of Pokemon to catch.
