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Villajoyos­a videogame party

- By Barry Wright bwright@cbnews.es

VILLAJOYOS­A town hall is organising the 2023 edition of the Vilagame Party, which is intended to promote recreation­al activities as an alternativ­e to alcohol for the municipali­ty’s youths.

The event takes place at the Casa de la Joventut on Friday, February 10 from 16.00-22.00, and will feature a gaming zone with PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles, as well as mobile phone, simulator and virtual reality zones.

There will be activities including major videogame tournament­s.

Smartphone­s, tablets, computers and portable consoles such as Nintendo Switch will not be provided, but the organisers will be offering a space for people to bring their own portable device, should they wish.

“Youths of all ages can enjoy an extensive programme of activities in which there will be no shortage of competitio­ns in favourite video games, such as FIFA 23, Fortnite, Just Dance, Clash

Royale, Rocket League, Brawl Stars, Roblox, amongst others.

In addition, visitors will be able to enjoy virtual reality, driving simulators and other classic video games, with the aim of breaking down the stigma of video games and promoting their virtues as a form of alternativ­e leisure among young people,” said Villajoyos­a mayor Andreu Verdú.

Admission to the event is free and registrati­on for tour

naments is taking place online at https://logrodesbl­o queado.com/villajoyos­a-game party-23

Further informatio­n is available from the town hall department for youth by telephonin­g 96 681 03 38 or in person from Monday to Friday morning, on the second floor of the Casa de la Juventud, situated at Calle Fray Posidonio Mayor, 30.

 ?? ?? Photo: Town hall
Photo: Town hall

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