GAMERS in Cheshire are being invited to showcase their virtual grand designs in a housebuilder's competition.

Those who like to spend time designing their dream house in such games as The Sims, Minecraft, Roblox or Animal Crossing are being urged to enter the Redrow contest.

The housebuilder, responsible for local developments such as Ledsham Garden Village in Little Sutton and Kings Moat Garden Village, Chester, is calling for gamers to digitally recreate one if its homes or developments in a bid to discover the talented designers of the future.

Open to gamers of all ages, there are three categories to enter (primary school – 4-11; secondary school – 12-16; and open 16 – 16+), with prizes including children’s art vouchers, an MSI Curved Gaming Monitor, Razer Streamer and a broadcast bundle, as well as the chance to secure a work placement with the Redrow NW.

There is a category for adults to showcase their creative abilities too.

Digital builders from across Cheshire can apply by visiting the competition page at www.redrow.co.uk/recreateredrow and emailing an image or video of their design to the relevant age category before Friday, August 27.

Gamers can also enter by sharing their designs on social media tagging @Redrow on Twitter, @Redrowhomes on Instagram or commenting on the Facebook competition post along with #RecreateRedrow.

Each entry will be reviewed by an expert panel of judges, including YouTube gaming star Clare Siobhan, as well as group customer and marketing director, Matt Grayson, group master planning director, Kevin Parker, group technical director, Stuart Norton, and head of talent, Anna Milne.

Gareth Williams, technical director at Redrow NW, said: “Gaming is a hobby that can sometimes get a bad reputation, yet we know that there are so many talented people out there with exceptional digital ability and a fantastic eye for detail, two skills that are really important in housebuilding.

"We recognise that this talent can, and should be nurtured and championed, which is why we’re keen to encourage gamers to channel this interest positively, and consider a career in the construction industry.”