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.
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