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...
13. Gamesmania at The Merrion Centre, Leeds
Lights out and away we go for Super Mario. | Steve Riding
14. Gamesmania at The Merrion Centre, Leeds
Kimberley Ward, of Birstall, get the beat. | Steve Riding
15. Gamesmania at The Merrion Centre, Leeds
Nikhil Kuwar, 11, of Little London admires ET - one of the displays on show. | Steve Riding
16. Gamesmania at The Merrion Centre, Leeds
Leeds students Marcus Lam and Eugene Tan playing Super Smash Bros. | Steve Riding
17. Gamesmania at The Merrion Centre, Leeds
Rose Orlando tries the Street Fighting game. | Steve Riding
18. Gamesmania at The Merrion Centre, Leeds
Highlights of the pop-up include classic cabinets and fully networked Minecraft PC stations for modern multiplayer gaming and the latest in immersive virtual reality experiences. | Steve Riding