At MTV FLYP this Sunday, both seasoned gamers like Mehta and absolute beginners can arrive with their mobile phones to participate in the PUBG tournament with pooled prize money at stake — don't forget the bragging rights. "This is the first time we're venturing into this space. The whole point is to learn from people better than you, and just have fun. So, we're expecting around 100 people and there will be slots for everyone. You can play as an individual, a duo, or a squad of four people," founder Suneet Kumbhat explains.

Aayush Bhat, Suneet Kumbhat and Prem Mehta

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There will also be supervisors from Nucleya Gaming at the event, as there is a tendency for players to use cheat codes. "In the game, you are dropped on an island called Pochinki, and then you have to go around searching for weapons and engage in a shootout. You can't always see the person you're shooting at, but people tend to use controls to manipulate that. So, we have set specific rules around the game, and we'll be personally supervising each player," says Ayush Bhat of the gaming company.

The event will feature a death race that, Bhat says, isn't heard of in India. It will essentially be a segment where players engage in a shootout while driving. So, it doesn't matter if a player has a higher level of experience; if the death count is low, he loses. Mehta, who is a level-eight player, feels this may be the start of something. "Anyone can play this game from home, but community events like these are only heard of in countries like the US or Singapore. I won't be taking this as a challenge, but this is an opportunity for me to meet so many more people."

ON November 4, 11 am to 6 pm
AT Trade View building, Kamala Mills Compound, Lower Parel 
LOG ON TO www.kasakaimumbai.com
Cost Rs 300 per person

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