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Competition to use Moray town’s fascinating history to create new board game

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Gaming enthusiasts in Moray have been encouraged to use the rich history of the region’s biggest town to inspire a new computer or board game.

Elgin’s colourful 1000-year past will form the foundation for the entries to rival classics Risk and Monopoly.

Budding designers do not have to delve too far into the town’s past to unearth characters and landmark events to take inspiration from.

At one point around 200 narrow closes in the centre of Elgin created a maze where shoemakers, carpenters and tailors plied their trade.

Thunderton House frequently played host to famous visitors, including Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, while the town’s cathedral has been a constant presence since the 13th century – despite being targeted in an attack by the Wolf of Badenoch.

The competition builds on Moray College’s game jam, which ran workshops to help create the next best video game.

Principal and chief executive of Moray College UHI, David Patterson, is excited to see what parts of the town’s history will feature in the entries.

He said: “This is a great opportunity to celebrate the rich history of Elgin within a creative and innovative gaming environment.

“This competition was launched at the Moray Game Jam in March and complements all the art and culture developments in Moray.

“We urge all gamers, young and old, to put in an entry and support the project.”

Entry forms can be downloaded from the Castle to Cathedral to Cashmere website www.ccc-heritage.co.uk. The deadline is midnight on Monday, October 31. The best designs will be featured on the project’s website with vouchers on offer for the winner and runner-up.