The Celebration of All Things Games – Including Dozens Of Playable Retro Games Runs In Edinburgh Until November 2024
The Game On exhibition – originally created and curated by the Barbican in 2002 – has returned to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, more than 20 years after its first visit – and we can’t recommend it highly enough.
Running from 29th June to the 3rd of November, the exhibition offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the history and culture of videogames, from the early days of Space War and arcades, all the way through to the latest multiplayer experiences – and everything in between.
The Scottish Games Network was lucky enough to be invited to the launch event for Game On and can wholeheartedly endorse the exhibition. With dozens of games on display, historial behind-the-scenes design work from some influential games a suitably arcade-like feel, the exhibition’s return to Edinburgh will give gamers of every kind something to get their teeth into.
Games From Scotland
The Game On echibition has been updated to feature more content from Scottish studios and developers for its return to Edinburgh.
From building the ZX Spectrum computer in the 1980s to Lemmings, Grand Theft Auto and 4J Studios‘ important role in making Minecraft a global phenomenon, Scottish games are represented across the exhibition. Multiple award-winning indie title Viewfinder by Dundee-based Sad Owl Studios, and the equally award-winning A Highland Song from Inkle, which is set in the Scottish highlands and features Scottish writing talent, voice acting and music are also (a beautiful) part of the programme.
Games For All
While Game On is appropriate for all ages, parents may find that some of the games on display are not suitable for the children in their charge.
The museum is asking parents and guardians to monitor the games played by younger players and ensure that children only play games that contain content which you consider appropriate for their age, experience, and ability.
All recent videogames contained in the exhibition have been rated by the European PEGI certification system – with the ratings highlighted on accompanying panels.
In addition, the museum is providing two games: Minecraft and Hyper Luminal Games‘ excellent Pine Hearts with adaptive controllers for players with motor disabilities.
Tickets
Tickets for the Game On exhibition start at £12 (adult), £8 (kids 5-15), £9 (Student/YoungScot/Unemployed/Disabled) or £11 (over 65s) when booked on the day. Children under the age of five and museum members go free. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.
Find out more about the Game On exhibition, the games included and to book tickets visit the National Museum of Scotland website.