KATHMANDU, June 11: Daraz, the leading online marketplace in Nepal has launched Daraz First Games - an innovative and immersive gaming platform where Daraz users can play free online games and win exciting rewards including Daraz vouchers.

In order to meet the increased demand for such entertainment among customers in Nepal, Daraz is launching DFG in collaboration with Paytm First Games which is one of the world's leading gaming platforms.

"The partnership with PayTM will allow Daraz to access the former’s superior technology and leverage their experience in the area of digital gamification. With DFG, users can enjoy all kinds of games on a single platform rather than constantly jumping from one app to another," the company said in a press release. 

Daraz First Games offers access to a number of free-to-play casual games in a wide array of genres including racing, action, shooting and arcade.

Furthermore, gamers can participate in both tournament mode and 1 one 1 mode where they can challenge their friends, family, or other users online.

"The gaming platform aims to connect thousands of Nepalese over online tournaments while they practice social distancing at home. DFG offers customers to win exciting prizes and vouchers of up to NPR 1600 which they can use while shopping online," read the press release. 

Users can play Daraz First Games only on the Daraz Android App. To start playing and winning, users ought to follow these simple steps:

Download/ Open the Daraz App

Create Daraz Account/ Login

Tap on Daraz first Games icon on the homepage

Select a game to play and win points.

“Our main objective is to provide Daraz users with the most engaging and fun games that the world has to offer. There’s no doubt there’s high demand for digital entertainment, and we want to ensure that Daraz users have easy access to it. We’re also sure that this new venture serves as a catalyst to further develop the country’s technology industry” said Vidha Pradhan, Head of Traffic Operations at Daraz Nepal.

Chief operating officer of Paytm First Games Sudhanshu Gupta said, "It is our mission to bring the most engaging and innovative games and experiences to mobile gamers. Mobile gaming has been growing in the South Asian region and we endeavour to partner with players who share the same mission. We are thrilled to partner with Daraz to launch a world-class gaming experience in South Asia and hope to replicate the same success with games like Ludo and eSports”.

Currently gamers have access to 19 gaming titles, including Ludo, Ninja Duo, Bike Racing 3 and many more. Daraz will be updating the list further in the coming days.

 
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