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...
1. Gamesmania at The Merrion Centre, Leeds
Alexa Luck-Power and Violet Holley of Leeds concentrating on Tetris. | Steve Riding
2. Gamesmania at The Merrion Centre
Gamesmania has over 120 games to choose from. | Steve Riding
3. Gamesmania at The Merrion Centre, Leeds
Ronan Cahill, six, and his brother Cillian, three, of Roundhay play Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. | Steve Riding
5. Gamesmania at The Merrion Centre, Leeds
The event has transformed a massive unit on the main mall into a vibrant interactive hub for one week only. | Steve Riding
6. Gamesmania at The Merrion Centre, Leeds
Ross Payne and sons Lachlan, two, and Shaylan, 11, of Halton take aim. | Steve Riding