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Hans India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
World Emoji Day: 5 Classic Games, 5 Emoji Moodboards
It's World Emoji Day on July 17th - an occasion to celebrate those little digital icons that have changed how we chat with each other. Emojis are like a universal language, crossing all sorts of barriers, and they're especially awesome in gaming. Games bring out all kinds of emotions - excitement, frustration, triumph, you name it. Emojis capture all those feelings perfectly. We bring you five classic games and their emoji moodboards that show exactly what it's like to play them! Ludo on Zupee: The Emotional Rollercoaster Ludo is a classic that has reigned throughout its thousands of years of existence. Leading online skill-based gaming platform, Zupee, takes this all-time favourite game and turns it into a skill-based digital experience. Skill is key while playing on Zupee, and you're competing against real people. Matches are done in under ten minutes, and users stand to win real rewards for real talent. Most of us may remember playing Ludo as a kid, hoping for that perfect six to get moving. Zupee makes it even more thrilling by placing all tokens at the start. No more waiting! It's quick, it's fun, it's exciting. And the emotions? They're all over the place! The Emoji Moodboard: 🎲😤🎉😅 First, the dice. Rolling the die for a perfect six to start is something that has been a part of Ludo since forever. Zupee's version completely relies on skill and uses a blockchain-based Random Number Generator (RNG) to ensure transparency and fairness. Then there's the huffing face. When your opponent blocks you or you just can't get the roll you need - we've all been there. It's frustrating, but that's part of the fun! The party popper in the moodboard is for those awesome moments when everything clicks. Your tokens get a clear path around the board, you take out an opponent's token, or finally win the game - it all calls for celebration. Last but not least, the grinning with sweat. That's the face we make when we've barely escaped disaster. It's a mix of relief and exhaustion. Chess: The Battlefield of Minds 🤔💪😰🏆 Chess has always been a game that's all about brains. The chessboard is a mental battlefield. Every single move matters. It's so enthralling that players pour their hearts and souls into each game. Those who've played the game have spent hours staring at a chessboard, second-guessing every move. It's serious business! The Emoji Moodboard: 🤔💪😰🏆 First, there's the thinking face. This is the chess player's default mode. You're constantly analyzing, predicting, and planning your next move. It's all about figuring out what your opponent might do and how to counter it. Then, the flexed bicep. This emoji represents the mental strength you build through chess. When you pull off a brilliant strategy or outsmart your opponent, you feel like you can take on the world. The anxious face is for those moments when the pressure is on. You may be short on time, or you may have made a move that might be a blunder. It's all a part of the game. Lastly, there's the trophy. After all, it's all about winning. That thrill of victory after a hard-fought battle is unmatched. Chess is pure intellectual superiority, and that trophy is the ultimate reward. 5. Checkers: The Not-So-Easy Game 🔴⚡😬🎯 If Chess feels too heavy, Checkers is your game. It's simple, and yet it's quite strategic. Checkers is like Chess's simpler sibling, but still packs a punch. You have to assess the board, anticipate your opponent's moves, and balance attack and defense. It's a great way to see how emotions play into your decisions. The Emoji Moodboard: 🔴⚡😬🎯 The red circle stands for those classic checker pieces that are your tools for strategy. The lightning bolt is for those quick, decisive moves that force your opponent into a corner. It's like a sudden burst of control that shifts the game in your favor. The grimacing face captures that tense moment when you're weighing a risky move. Play too safe, and you might miss your chance; go too bold, and you could lose it all. We've all been there. Finally, the direct hit emoji is for when your plan comes together perfectly. You've anticipated your opponent's moves and nailed the strategy. It's pure bliss! Crosswords: The Wordplay Wonder 🧩💡🤯📚 Crosswords are a go-to for a lot of people when they need a mental break. There's something so satisfying about filling in those little boxes. When you crack a tricky clue that's been bugging you forever, that feeling of fulfilment is just unmatched! And that 'aha!' moment? When will you finish the whole thing? Pure joy. Emoji Moodboard: 🧩💡🤯📚 The puzzle piece is perfect for the crossword's emoji moodboard because each clue is part of a bigger picture. Seeing how they all fit together is incredibly satisfying. The light bulb is for those 'Eureka!' moments when a clue suddenly makes sense. It's like your brain just got a burst of clarity! The exploding head emoji stands for the times when a clue is so tough you think your brain might explode. But that challenge is what makes it fun, right? Last but not least, the books represent all the knowledge you build (and show off) with crosswords. They're like a workout for your vocabulary and trivia skills. 5. Sudoku: The Tranquil Numerical Meditation 🔢🧘😌✨ Sudoku is like meditation with numbers. It's just you, the grid, and pure logic - no distractions. It's easy to get lost in it, and when you finally place that last number, it's the best feeling. Plus, it's perfect for killing time without scrolling through social media again. The Emoji Moodboard: 🔢🧘😌✨ The numbers are the heart of Sudoku. It's all about placing those digits logically, solving the puzzle one step at a time. The meditation emoji perfectly captures that zen-like focus. Time just disappears when you're deep in a Sudoku grid. The relieved face emoji is for when you finish and can finally relax. It's like a weight off your shoulders - feels like pure calm. Finally, the sparkles are for that mental boost you get. Sudoku sharpens your brain, making you feel like a logic superstar. The Universal Language of Gaming Emotions Each game has its unique emotional journey, and emojis are the perfect way to capture that. From the highs and lows of Ludo on Zupee to the deep thinking of Chess, from the strategy of Checkers to the wordplay of Crosswords and the calm focus of Sudoku, emojis let us express it all. What's amazing is that no matter where you are in the world, if you're playing these games, you're probably feeling the same things. That anticipation, that triumph, that satisfaction - it's all part of the gaming experience. And emojis make it easy to share those feelings with others, no matter the language barrier. As we celebrate World Emoji Day, let's give a big shout-out to these little icons that add so much to our digital lives. They're fun, and they help us express our emotions on a whole new level. Happy World Emoji Day!
India Gazette
09-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Ludo platform Zupee's increasingly becoming popular; safety is our priority: Ravi Shankar Jha, Director, Public Policy
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 9 (ANI): The skill-based ludo gaming platform Zupee has become increasingly popular, with a large number of people making a beeline to play the ludo game. 'Over the past few years, Zupee's Ludo game has become popular and a category-leader,' Ravi Shankar Jha, Director, Public Policy, Zupee, told ANI on Wednesday. Zupee was founded in 2018 by IIT Kanpur graduate Dilsher Malhi at a very young age. 'Our key offering is the game of Ludo. At Zupee, we digitised Ludo because a large number of people in India play and love this game. We tweaked the game a bit. The tweaking was needed to enhance the role of skill, and with the changes, the chance element has reduced. We also reduced the duration of the game so that it becomes fast-paced, and the gamers need to apply their minds and skills,' said Jha, speaking in Hindi. Zupee offers both free and real-money Ludo games on its platform. 'Over 90 per cent of our users have their lifetime spending on Zupee at less than Rs 100 on average,' Jha said, indicating that people are not betting their hard-earned money. 'People come to our platform for pure entertainment, and they only put a nominal amount of money,' he added. On the safety front, Jha said the Zupee platform invests time, resources, and effort in ensuring users' interests are protected. 'We keep our data safe and secure. We don't allow cash transactions. All transactions are made online, partnering with reliable payment gateway partners,' Jha noted. The company is in touch with the central government, said Jha, asserting that they have been discussing ways and means to regulate the real-money gaming space. 'Various state governments are also working on this. Zupee has been taking part in various platforms where discussions on the gaming space are held. We put forward our views constructively in those platforms,' Jha supplemented. Zupee currently has current has about 450 employees. Echoing on the safety aspect, Govind Mittal, Chief Spokesperson, Zupee, supplemented that Zupee only partners with RBI-approved payment gateway platforms for deposits and withdrawals. 'We have a mechanism to keep a fraud check. We block such frauds from our end, we don't allow their transactions,' he said. 'We also have a customer grievance redressal team.' Mittal, speaking to ANI, requested that the central government and the Uttar Pradesh government make a clear distinction between genuine and non-genuine platforms. 'A framework should be developed to make a distinction between gaming platforms, helping users to make an informed choice while taking part in real-money gaming,' Mittal added, speaking in Hindi. Zupee claims to offer 'games of skill,' in which a player's skill, knowledge, attention, experience, and capabilities are crucial to success. (ANI)
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Business Standard
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Zupee hits 150 million users, gameplay count doubles in eight months
Online gaming platform Zupee has clocked 150 million lifetime users on its platform while nearly doubling the total number of gameplays in just over eight months. The gaming firm, which operates online games such as Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, and Trump Cards, crossed the 100 million mark in terms of users in November last year. During the same time, it had recorded 6.6 billion gameplays. At present, the Delhi-based company has logged 12.5 billion gameplays on the platform. The brand introduced skill-based Ludo formats in India, including Ludo Supreme, Ludo Turbo, and Ludo Supreme League. The firm said these formats offer shorter and faster gameplays—under 10 minutes—for Indian users. 'We at Zupee are creating more than just formats of Ludo; we are building a transparent, skill-based gaming culture where entertainment blends with fairness and innovation. As we continue to scale, we are committed to delivering a seamless gaming experience for our users with strong focus on technological innovation and responsible gameplay,' said Govind Mittal, Chief Spokesperson, Zupee. The company claims to integrate features such as RNG (random number generator) certification, a no-bot policy, and blockchain-backed fair play. Zupee was founded by Dilsher Singh Malhi and Siddhant Saurabh in 2018. It is backed by marquee investors including WestCap Group, Tomales Bay Capital, Nepean Capital, AJ Capital, Matrix Partners India, and Orios Venture Partners. The firm has raised $122 million in total equity funding, according to data from market intelligence platform Tracxn.
India Gazette
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Zupee Ludo strengthens position as category leader with 150 million users and 12.5 billion gameplays
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): In a testament to the tectonic shift in India's online gaming story, Zupee, India's leading online skill-based gaming platform, today announced a significant milestone by surpassing 150 million users and staggering 12.5 billion gameplays, according to a company release. Further to marking 100 million users and 6.6 billion gameplay in November last year, Zupee Ludo's gameplay has nearly increased 2x by volume within 8 months, testifying that millions aren't just downloading Zupee Ludo, they are coming back to play it, repeatedly. According to the company release, this sustained, inclined growth reaffirms Zupee's position as a category leader at the vanguard of India's online gaming ecosystem. From reimagining an iconic board game like Ludo with a skill-based lens to introducing innovative technology that ensures fair play and transparency, Zupee Ludo has become India's go-to skill-based game and continues to build an entertaining experience that is culturally relevant yet engaging for today's digital generation. Govind Mittal, Chief Spokesperson at Zupee, stated, 'This milestone echoes the trust and love that we have received from users across the country. We are not only scaling; we are rewriting how a timeless Indian game is played, protected and celebrated in the digital era. We at Zupee are creating more than just formats of ludo; we are building a transparent, skill-based gaming culture where entertainment branches with fairness and innovation. As we continue to scale, we are committed to delivering a seamless gaming experience for our users with a strong focus on technological innovation and responsible game play.' Growth That Reaches Every Corner of Bharat According to a company release, Zupee didn't just join the skill gaming category - it built it, scaled it and now leads it. The brand introduced the first-ever skill-based Ludo formats in India, including Ludo Supreme, Ludo Turbo and Ludo Supreme League - driving both scale and distinction. The formats offer shorter, faster gameplay (under 10 minutes) to suit mobile-first Indian audiences. Breaking traditional Ludo dependency on luck and reinforcing the skill element, Zupee introduced Dice-less mode and move-based scoring, said the company release. From the Heart of Bharat, for the Future of India At the heart of Zupee Ludo's design philosophy lies meaningful entertainment; a game which entertains, engages and empowers users to take strategic control of the game. The multi-format approach to Ludo blends product innovation with gameplay that is easy to engage with yet demands strategic thinking. According to the release, Zupee integrates features like RNG certification, no-bot policy, blockchain-backed fair play and transparency with a strong emphasis on responsible gaming. Zupee has successfully created a safe, inclusive and transparent ecosystem, ensuring that gaming remains a joyful experience. Founded by IIT Kanpur graduates Dilsher Singh Malhi and Siddhant Saurabh in 2018, Zupee is backed by marquee investors such as WestCap Group, Tomales Bay Capital, Nepean Capital, AJ Capital, Matrix Partners India, and Orios Venture Partners. Recently, Zupee was recognised as a 'Future Ready Organisation'. (ANI)
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India.com
26-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
With ₹146 Cr Profit After Tax, Zupee Reports First-Ever Profit
Leading skill-based gaming platform Zupee, India, today revealed its fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, net revenue of ₹1,123 crore. The company also showed a net profit of ₹146 crore, which marks its first annual profitability since launch, supporting robust business foundations and steady expansion. With a 60% rise in its registered user base, FY24 presented Zupee with a period of robust, broad-based development. Having established its leadership in conventional North Indian markets, the business grew in presence all around India, effectively entering new areas and drawing a more varied user base. Renowned for inventing Skill-Based Online Ludo, Zupee has created a whole new category in the internet gaming scene in India. Zupee kept improving its internal capacity to enable long-term development during the fiscal year. By means of targeted hiring across product development, data science, technology, and operations, the company grew its workforce by over 10%. As Zupee grows quickly, this strategic investment fits its dedication to create scalable systems, encouraging innovation, and guaranteeing operational excellence. Highlights: Reported net revenue of ₹1,123 crore, reflecting strong topline growth • Achieved net profit of ₹146 crore — Zupee's first full-year profitability since inception Registered 60% growth in user base, with significant traction across new regions and demographics • Expanded beyond core North Indian markets to establish a pan-India footprint Reinforced leadership in the skill-based casual gaming category, demonstrating both scale and commercial viability Increased workforce by over 10%, with strategic hiring across product, technology, data science, and operations Maintained growth momentum while navigating a dynamic regulatory and tax environment, including the impact of the revised GST framework in H2 FY24 "FY24 was a landmark year as we turned profitable, scaled greatly, and saw our games resonate with audiences far beyond our initial markets," said Zupee Founder and CEO Dilsher Singh Malhi. "We not only evolved but also created a completely new category in the gaming scene of India. Our development shows that games anchored in culture span countries and generations. Our emphasis on innovation, compliance, and responsible gaming has helped Zupee to become a strong participant in the Indian gaming scene." While the 28% GST implementation in the latter half of the year presented structural challenges across the gaming industry, Zupee Ludo maintained momentum through operational agility, early adaptability, and a product-first approach. Even as we advocate for a balanced tax framework that distinguishes skill-based games from games of chance, the full-year impact of the revised GST regime will show up in FY '25. Zupee aims to present a national learning-driven gaming ecosystem. Originally founded by IIT Kanpur graduates Dilsher Singh Malhi and Siddhant Saurabh in 2018, Zupee is supported by marquee investors including WestCap Group, Tomales Bay Capital, Nepean Capital, AJ Capital, Matrix Partners India, & Orios Venture Partners. Zupee was lately also praised as the "Future Ready Organisation." (This article is from the Brand Desk. User discretion is advised.)
