Pokémon Go Fest Madrid: A resounding success, not only for player turnout, but for love! The event saw five couples publicly propose, and thankfully, all five received a resounding "yes!"
We fondly recall Pokémon Go's initial launch and the excitement of exploring our neighborhoods in search of Pokémon. While its global dominance may have waned, Pokémon Go maintains a dedicated player base in the millions.
These passionate fans flocked to the recent Pokémon Go Fest in Madrid, Spain (previously covered), exploring the city, hunting rare Pokémon, connecting with fellow players, and celebrating their shared passion. However, for some attendees, the air was filled not just with Poké Balls, but with romance.
Pokémon Go Fest Madrid became an unexpected backdrop for proposals. At least five couples captured their proposals on camera, all resulting in joyful acceptances.
Madrid's Magical Proposals
"The timing was perfect," shared Martina, who proposed to Shaun at the event. "After eight years together, six of them long-distance, we've finally settled in the same place. We've just started living together, and this was the ideal way to celebrate our new life."
Held earlier this month, Pokémon Go Fest Madrid was a massive success, attracting over 190,000 attendees. While not on par with major sporting events, this is still a significant number.
Niantic's special proposal package suggests many more proposals likely occurred, though not all were recorded. Nevertheless, the event highlights the role Pokémon Go has played in bringing couples together.
