With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing public places to temporarily shut their doors for the past few months, local gaming tour🎀naments have had to either be suspended indefinitely or make the mo♑ve to an online multiplayer platform. However, now, as the shelter-in-place restrictions start to be lifted and public spaces slowly begin to open back up, competitive gamers in Las Vegas are about to get their local tournament venue back (at least in some capacity).
The HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas, located in the Luxor Hotel & Casino, will reopen its doors to the public on Thursday, June 25th. Howev𝓀er, there will be some expected limitations and criteria for entering the arena.
Social distancing and strict sanitation efforts will be enforced as t🏅he HyperX Esports Arena opens back up, which will include the :
- ♋Masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves available upon arrival (per Nevada law, mask use is suggested, but not re♏quired)
- Six-foot separation between gaming stations
- D🌌isinfecting of gaming stations, peripherals, and other equipment before and after every use
- Hourly disinfecting of all common spaces
- Clearly marked floor icons for guest queuing
- Personal sanitization areas for guest use
- Limited food and beverage service
- Mask and hand washing requirements ඣfor all𓃲 employees
In addition, walk-up gameplay will be available Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 11🉐 p.m. The Main Arena - in which the weekly in-person tournaments are held - will be limited to “Wednesday Whiffs” (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate), “Friday Frags” (Fortnite), and “Saturday Night Speedway” (Mario Kart 8), with tournaments being capped at as many players as it takes to mai♐ntain proper social distancing practice. (In other words, get there early.) VIP rooms will remain closed until further notice.
CEO of Allied Esports, Jud Hannigan, expressed exciꦿtement about reopening the arena, while noting that doing so means making sure to take care of visitor safety above all♏ else:
“The health of our communities will always come first and foremost, and we’ve taken the necessary steps to create an environment where gamers can come together again. We’re confident that with our safety protocols in place playeꦰrs and fans will still be a🥃ble to enjoy the thrill of the on-site experience that HyperX Esports Arena is known for.”
Source: Allied Esports