The Game Room – A Step Towards a Well Established E-sports Industry in the Maldives

Would you believe us if we said that the prize pool for international gaming tournaments rises as high as USD 40 million? No, we’re not kidding! The E-Sports industry is a growing professional industry in the international sphere. Now imagine networking with locals (yes, Maldivians!) who are well talented to compete and win on this scale!

Game Room has created a safe space for gamers and e-sports fans to gather and play, practice, compete and support each other in an expedient establishment. The impeccably thoughtful design of the space will put you right in the element, and every minute detail – from the chairs to the station, equipment, and ambiance – has been purposefully built to give you the ultimate gaming experience.

Even though it doesn’t strike out from the outside, Game Room has quickly become a hotspot for the gaming community and newbies alike. There are 14 high-tech fully-fledged gaming stations offering a multitude of video games that can be played at uninterrupted speeds and unmatched high resolutions. Players can play on an hourly basis for the time they spend, and wisely take up one of the various packages that offer discounted rates for longer hours. A dedicated 6-person PS gaming room is also located inside which can be separately booked for private gatherings.

Having come across the finest local talents in video games through different competitions, the founders of Game Room - Ibrahim Shiyaz Waheed, Managing Director, and Directors Hassan Shiyaq, Ahmed Rahin Shaam, and Ahmed Jaushan Shaheem - decided that it was high time for the E-sports industry in the Maldives to make an official introduction. As avid gamers themselves, they knew the importance of facilitating an open environment where gamers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to connect, learn, play, and compete in a healthy manner. After all, once you find your ideal teammates, it takes time, commitment, and a whole lot of practice together to develop as a professional team and compete against top international gamers.

The pouring support for Game Room has significantly proven that this industry is worth investing in locally. In partnership with Ooredoo and Red Bull, Game Room has initiated hosting leagues and tournaments offering attractive prizes for the winners. Competition rules are set in a manner where no team is a loser until the very last minute, further enticing teams to keep contesting.

Game Room hopes to keep expanding this service to different parts of the Maldives, tapping into seeking surprising talents within the local island communities. Plans are being made to facilitate hosting international challenges at the Game Room, and rewarding winners of selected competitions with opportunities to participate in multinational gaming ventures.

So, if you feel like you’ve found your calling in the gaming world, head on over to Game Room and show them what you can do. Who knows, maybe you can finally convince your mom that E-sports is a professional sport that could earn you mind-blowing prizes!