A Arena gamer como espaço de lazer

Abstract

This research focuses on Arena Jogue Fácil, which was founded in 2020 in the city of João Pessoa/PB. The question for this research is: how is the Jogue Fácil gamer arena configured in the city of João Pessoa/PB as a leisure space? We aim to identify the spaces and equipment that constitute the Jogue Fácil arena, the reasons for its creation; and get to know the regulars, their history with electronic games, their profile in the gaming arena and interactions on Jogue Fácil. The study is classified as qualitative research, with a descriptive-exploratory typology. Uses the content analysis technique for data analysis. The observation protocol and semi-structured interview guide for gamer arena attendees and managers were used as data collection instruments. Through the results we found that the majority of attendees are middle class, between 18 and 24 years old, and are in the job market. Everyone has been playing since they were children and the motivation to continue returning to the Arena is the game, enhanced by the interactions carried out in the space and the sharing of their emotions.