Because strong players gather here with 〜ので
Grammar Explanation: Objective reason with 〜ので

Cocoa inquires about the board and pieces sitting in front of Chino. Chino says it’s chess and gives a further explanation.
- チノ:
- 「この温泉は強者
( が集( まるのでおじいちゃんは白熱( していました」- “Grandpa would get excited because strong players gather at this hot spring spa.”