Game On is the first major international touring exhibition to explore the vibrant history and culture of computer games. Focusing on key game developments between 1962 and the present day, it takes a global perspective at gaming’s fascinating past and limitless future.
From the colossal PDP – 1 of the early sixties to the latest industry releases, Game On examines the creative and scientific advances that have revolutionised the games we play. With over 150 playable games including Space Invaders, Sonic the Hedgehog and Metal Gear Solid 2, and the ten most influential consoles – you can experience and play them all in this truly interactive, touring video games exhibition. See the design process from concept to packaging for five of the most important games of recent times: Grand Theft Auto, Pokémon, The Sims, Final Fantasy and Tomb Raider. Game On gives a global take on video games, the highlights include an exploration of the influence of manga and anime on computer games; films that have been influenced by and influenced computer games; online gaming, music composed for games and new games technologies.
Highly interactive, all action, state-of the-art, groundbreaking and popular, Game On is suitable for players of all ages.
Game On is constantly up-dated with new material. In 2010 we developed and launched Game On 2.0 . This new exhibition continues the exploration of early games and the latest ground breaking technologies through additional content. Taking a look back on early forms of gaming visitors can play pinball games such as Space Riders and The Machines - Bride of Pinbot. With the development of new games comes the latest in Making and Marketing, this section includes extensive material from Uncharted 2, Jak and Daxter and Lara Croft. The Futures section features cutting edge technologies such as virtual reality, 3D technology and thought interface technology. Nintendo’s Virtual Boy is available to play and also the Virtusphere, an interactive virtual reality console that creates a truly immersive experience. For further information about the Game On tour: contact
Game On 2.0 current touring exhibition venue: KINOKINO, Sandnes, Norway 25 February 2012 - 9 June 2012
Game On current touring exhibition venue: Museum of Popular Art, Lisbon, Portugal 16 March 2012 - 30 June 2012
Game On 2.0 past touring exhibition venues: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), Portland, USA 02 July - 18 September 11 Technopolis, Athens, Greece 16 December 10 - 16 March 11 Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Launceston, Australia 3 July - 3 October 10
Game On past touring exhibition venues: CCBB, Brasilia, Brazil 26 January 2012 - 26 February 2012 Museu da Imagen e do Som (MIS), Sao Paulo, Brazil 10 November 2011 - 8 January 2012 Galeria Monterrey, Mexico 01 May - 03 July 11 The Ambassador Theatre, Dublin, Ireland 20 Sept 10 - 30 Jan 11 The Cellars of Cureghem, Brussels, Belgium 22 Dec 09 - 18 Apr 10 National Science and Technology Museum, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 18 Jul - 31 Oct 09 State Library of Queensland, Australia 17 Nov 08 - 15 Feb 09 Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Melbourne, Australia 6 Mar - 13 Jul 08 Cyberport, Hong Kong, China 21 Jul - 7 Oct 07 Science Museum London, UK 20 Oct 06 - 25 Feb 07 Pacific Science Centre, Seattle, USA 26 May - 31 Aug 06 Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, USA 1 Feb - 27 Apr 06 The Tech Museum of Innovation, San Jose, California, USA 30 Sep 05 - 2 Jan 06 Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, USA 4 Mar - 5 Sep 05 Eretz Israel Museum , Israel 26 Sep 04 - 1 Jan 05 Lille Festival of Culture 2004 France 19 May - 8 Aug 04 Helsinki City Art Museum, Finland 18 Sep - 14 Dec 03 Tilburg Art Foundation, Holland 28 May - 24 Aug 03 The Royal Museum at the National Museum of Scotland, UK 17 Oct 02 - 2 Feb 03 Barbican Art Gallery, London, UK 16 May -15 Sep 02
