Game Factory Özdilek Kocaeli, one of Türkiye’s largest and most comprehensive gaming and entertainment centers, was opened with a ceremony held on Friday, October 17. The opening ceremony was attended by Muhammet Mustafa Kocaman, Kocaeli Kartepe Mayor, Emre Eren, Kartepe Uzuntarla Gendarmerie Station Commander, Emir Murat Özdilek, our Chairman of the Board/CEO, and our senior management team.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Emir Murat Özdilek stated that in 1992 they added their first playground designed for young guests to enjoy their time and said: “Our aim was to expand this concept in an organized manner across many provinces of our country and to offer the public refined, comfortable, enjoyable and accessible services, and we have continued to move forward confidently in this direction.”
Continuing his remarks, Emir Murat Özdilek noted that Game Factory Özdilek Kocaeli was realized with an investment cost of 8 million US dollars and said: “With our Game Factory amusement parks, we have so far provided services within a total indoor area of 9,000 square meters, and with our investment in Kocaeli this figure increases to 17,000 square meters. Game Factory Özdilek Kocaeli has an indoor area of 8,000 square meters and represents an investment that will employ 90 individuals. The total investment amount, excluding land and building costs, is 8 million US dollars. While 280 individuals have been employed at Özdilek Kocaeli since 1998, this number has increased to 370 with our new investments.”
Following the opening speeches and the ribbon-cutting ceremony, participants toured Game Factory, which was designed as a complete gaming and entertainment factory. Kocaeli Governor İlhami Aktaş also visited Game Factory and expressed that he was highly impressed with the project.
“We Produce Entertainment!”
Making visitors feel as if they have stepped into a colorful and entertaining world the moment they step in, Game Factory will serve with its brand-new concept appealing to all age groups, featuring game machines, trampolines, climbing walls, bowling areas, food and beverage sections, as well as event and birthday rooms. By attracting visitors from Kocaeli, Sakarya, Istanbul and surrounding provinces, this place will become a new center of gaming and entertainment.