Gaming
‘Zupee Ludo Fest’ is Set to Transform Kolkata into a Gaming Hotspot
Kolkata : Zupee, India’s leading skill-based gaming platform launched a week-long gaming festival – Ludo Fest on Monday, 10th February. Zupee Ludo Fest is a series of engaging roadshows and a grand finale event is scheduled for Saturday, 22nd February in Kolkata. Zupee will conduct mini-Ludo board games across 7 coolest spots of the city where the participants will have an opportunity to win exciting prizes including tickets to the main event. These mini games will be hosted in spots like College street; Salt Lake Sector V; Mohun Bagan/ East Bengal Club; Hogg Market; Park Street; Howrah Bridge; Prinsep Ghat.
The grand gaming spectacle will feature over 150 influencers, making it one of the most anticipated offline gaming events in the city. Additionally, players will get a chance to win a range of prizes, including a grand prize bike worth INR 2 lakhs and vouchers valued at up to INR 20,000 rupees making it a total pool of over INR 6 Lakhs. Players will also compete for hourly prizes ranging from INR 1,000 to INR 10,000. Adding to the excitement, the event will be attended by a popular influencer and top 12 winners will have the unique opportunity to compete alongside a celebrity player, renowned actor Jisshu Sengupta.
Commenting on the event, Zupee’s spokesperson said, “We are excited to host the Zupee Ludo Fest in the city of Joy and bring together the vibrant skilled gaming community in Kolkata. We look forward to seeing both seasoned players and new participants come together, compete with celebrities, showcase their skills and win amazing prizes.”
Zupee consistently encourages responsible gaming and this Ludo fest provides an exciting, engaging, and responsible environment for its users. Therefore, whether you are a Ludo legend or just looking for some fun, join the Zupee Ludo Fest at any of the given locations.
About Zupee:Zupee is the largest skill-based ludo platform in India. Zupee offers ‘games of skill’ in which a player’s skill, knowledge, attention, experience and capabilities are crucial to success. Zupee’s product portfolio of skill-based board games is redefining the online real-money gaming ecosystem by providing meaningful entertainment and bringing moments of joy. Zupee seeks to offer a learning-driven gaming ecosystem in the country. Founded by IIT Kanpur graduates, Dilsher Singh Malhi and Siddhant Saurabh in 2018, Zupee is backed by marquee investors such as WestCap Group, Tomales Bay Capital, Nepean Capital, AJ Capital, Matrix Partners India, & Orios Venture Partners. Recently, Zupee was also recognized and applauded as the ‘Future Ready Organization’.
Zupee, a responsible gaming platform, adheres to a transparent communication policy and outlines clear guidelines on its website regarding Do’s &Dont’s. Zupee advocates for responsible gaming practices, emphasizing that gaming should be enjoyed primarily for entertainment purposes, rather than solely for monetary gains.
Media Contact:amrit.anand@zupee.in
Gaming
Formula 1 and Mumbai Falcons launch India’s first official F1 sim racing championship
Nationwide competition creates pathway from virtual racing to pro motorsport
MUMBAI: Formula 1 has teamed up with Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited to launch India’s first officially sanctioned F1 sim racing competition, marking a new step in the country’s growing motorsport ecosystem.
The championship, titled F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, will offer a structured national platform for sim racers, with participants competing on the official F1 25 across multiple stages. The competition will begin with online qualifiers, followed by city-based simulator rounds, before culminating in a national final in Mumbai this November.
Open to players across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox, registrations for the event will begin on 30 April via the Mumbai Falcons app. The format mirrors real-world racing, featuring official circuits, team liveries and competitive structures aligned with the global series.
Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan said the initiative arrives at a time when interest in the sport is surging in India, adding that a structured sim racing platform could help identify and nurture the next generation of talent.
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited managing director Ameet Gadhoke noted that the championship aligns with the team’s long-term goal of building a strong motorsport pipeline in the country and placing Indian talent on the global stage.
The launch also reflects broader momentum in esports, especially after its recognition under India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. By bridging gaming and real-world racing, the initiative aims to offer aspiring drivers a credible entry point into professional motorsport.
With interest in Formula 1 steadily rising and conversations around its return to India gaining pace, the new championship could become a proving ground for future racing stars.
