Checkmate | We The Young

Be part of a gigantic chessboard in Aotea Square!

Ready to level up your school holidays? Gather your friends, whānau and fellow grandmasters to experience the immersive installation Checkmate – a giant-sized chess set featuring 14 towering pieces, part of this year’s We The Young children’s festival.

Checkmate is an engaging and interactive experience that brings people of all ages together to immerse themselves into this large scale chess board. Located in Aotea Square, this fun installation invites families, friends, and visitors to come together, play, discover and create another memorable moment in the heart of the city.

The installation will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days, but the best time to view it is 8am – 11pm.

Don’t miss this FREE installation for all ages and don’t forget to tag us @aucklandlive #checkmate #amigoandamigo in your posts – we love seeing your experiences!

FREE | More Info Here: https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/show/checkmate

You may also like the following events from Auckland Live:

• This Tuesday, 16th September, 10:00 pm, Checkmate | We The Young in Auckland
• This Wednesday, 17th September, 12:00 am, Up and Away | We The Young in Auckland
• This Saturday, 20th September, 12:00 am, A Taste of Art Battle - Young Guns | We The Young in Auckland

Also check out other Festivals in Auckland.