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LONDON , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

With the help of 10 imaginative children, The Hundred, cricket's newest

competition which fuses blockbuster entertainment with world-class cricket, has

unveiled an immersive stadium build

(https://www.thehundred.com/every-block-counts) in the world's biggest sandbox

video game, Minecraft.

Minecraft-loving kids across the country were invited to take part in The

Hundred's 'Every Block Counts' competition, tasked with designing their

ultimate cricket stadium experience with no limits on what it could contain.  

The aspiring young Minecrafters' entries were imaginative and the top 10

designs included everything required for the virtual stadium. Built in

Minecraft space, the world features a see-through wicket, rollercoaster,

rainbow arch, sea creature moat and rooftop nature garden. This is the first

ever sports stadium built in the world-famous gaming platform through a kids

competition.

The virtual stadium world is now open for everyone to explore and interact with

on PC. To download the stadium visit www.thehundred.com/every-block-counts.

Winning Children and their Entries:

- Polly, New Malden, featuring a boundary moat and glass floors

- Ethan, Broadstairs, featuring a spaceship stadium with fireworks

- Samuel, Broadstairs, featuring a pool with sea creatures

- Rosie, Castleford, featuring disco lights

- Joe, Poulton-Le-Fylde, featuring a giant scoring hand

- Ben, Carnforth, featuring a rooftop nature garden

- Joseph, Notting Hill, featuring a huge main stage for entertainment

- Samuel, Leeds, featuring funfair elements including a rollercoaster

- Thea, Newmarket, featuring a rainbow-coloured arch

- Isaac, Bexleyheath, featuring cricket ball VIP boxes

The shortlisted winners impressed a judging panel, including Birmingham Phoenix

player and gaming aficionado Issy Wong and Minecraft wiz and Founder of

BlockWorks, James Delaney.

Commenting on the launch of the world, Issy Wong said: "We've seen submissions

beyond our wildest expectations and the final build truly is a blockbuster

cricket stadium. It's been incredible to be part of this initiative; another

first for The Hundred as it continues to push the limits in sport and

entertainment."

"As soon as I read the brief, I knew that I had to do something colourful. The

arch over the stadium is a rainbow to celebrate diversity" said 12-year-old

winner Thea. 8-year-old winner Rosie commented "In Minecraft your imagination

can run wild! I've gone for sea creatures swimming around the pitch."  

The Hundred is back for its second year, with family-friendly blockbuster

entertainment and fast-paced cricket. Men's and women's games kick off on the

3rd and 11th August. For more information, visit thehundred.com.  

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SOURCE: The Hundred