Running for one week only, Gamesmania has turned a massive unit at the Merrion Centre into a vibrant interactive hub featuring over 120 playable systems spanning five decades of history.
From 1970s arcade classics to immersive VR and networked Minecraft, the event is designed as an inclusive all-ages experience where families can play side-by-side.
Highlights include classic cabinets and 1970s consoles for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, high-spec LAN setups and fully networked Minecraft PC stations for modern multiplayer gaming and the latest in immersive virtual reality experiences.
Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Steve Riding went along to capture the best of the first day...
7. Gamesmania at The Merrion Centre, Leeds
Hiranni Sinclair, 11, and Alessa Williams, 12, at the Easter workshop. | Steve Riding
9. Gamesmania at The Merrion Centre, Leeds
Ellis Clark, 16, and his brother Bobby-Lee, 18, of Halton in competition. | Steve Riding
10. Gamesmania at The Merrion Centre, Leeds
Games and displays at Gamesmania. | Steve Riding
11. Gamesmania at The Merrion Centre, Leeds
Some of the many games to be played. | Steve Riding
12. Gamesmania at The Merrion Centre, Leeds
Heidi Ward, 12, of Birstall hitting the beat. | Steve Riding