Level Up Your Budapest Adventure: Win Cool Gaming Gear with BudapestGO!
If you’re a student visiting Budapest this August—or even if you’re sticking around for studies—here’s some exciting news that blends urban discovery and your love for gaming. Budapest’s local transport app, BudapestGO, has kicked off a campaign that turns your everyday bus or metro ride into an epic side quest with real-world rewards. Want to win the latest gaming consoles and exclusive prizes while exploring the city? Here’s how BudapestGO makes that possible.
Hop on Board, Game On
We all know student life in Budapest offers endless opportunities for adventure—yet it’s not always easy to keep both your grades up and your gaming setup on point. Now, you can do both. Just by choosing public transport for your summer commutes and making your student season pass purchase through the BudapestGO app, you could find yourself in the running for some of the coolest gamer loot in town.
From August 1 to August 31, every student who purchases their discounted Budapest Transit pass (the so-called ‘diákbérlet’) through the BudapestGO app using a Mastercard credit card is automatically eligible to play. All you need to do is register on the official BKK gamer site once your pass is active. Your registration has to be completed by September 2 at 10:00 AM, as the big prize draw happens that very afternoon. Don’t worry, you’ll be notified by email if you win—and if you’re especially lucky, you might even get a phone call.
Epic Rewards Await
The prizes aren’t just ordinary, either. Fancy taking home a brand new Xbox Series X, a PlayStation 5 Slim Digital, or the latest Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World? Three grand prize winners will scoop up these incredible bundles—complete with premium headsets and loads of game time. On top of that, dozens of bonus rewards are up for grabs, such as year-long Game Pass subscriptions and Playstation gift cards. If your name is drawn for a major prize, you’ll be able to collect your loot in person at the Deák Ferenc tér Customer Center; other digital rewards are delivered straight to your email.
Best deals of Budapest
How to Level Up
First, buy your student monthly pass—either for Budapest or for Pest county—using your Mastercard in the BudapestGO app during August. The next day after purchase, go online and register your ticket number by September 2. That’s it! The entire process embraces the spirit of gaming: complete a mission, wait for the loot drop, and see if luck’s on your side.
And while you’re cruising through the city or winding down from a match, check out the campaign’s exclusive gaming-themed Spotify playlist. It’s the perfect soundtrack for getting hyped before diving into your next ranked game or exploring Budapest’s vibrant neighborhoods.
Who Can Play?
This adventure is open to all students aged 18 or older who have a qualifying discounted transport pass. Just be sure you’re free of any transit fines when the draw takes place. For those who love reading the rules, all the fine print is available in the official terms and data guidelines.
Turn Everyday Rides into Your Gamer Mission
Summer in Budapest is all about seizing every opportunity—so why not transform your commutes into something legendary? With BudapestGO, every trip can feel like a side quest, now with an added chance of a seriously sweet loot drop. So keep your inventory topped up with a student pass, ride smart, and you could end up gaming all autumn on the coolest gear in town. Game on, Budapest explorers!
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