Game Changers
In this highly interactive exhibition, visitors explore how innovation has shaped the video game industry from Pong to the photorealistic games of today, while also looking to the future of gaming. Featuring 120 of the most influential games in history, the exhibition looks at how audio, storytelling, graphics, and gameplay are combined to create immersive experiences for players of all ages and interests.
Visitors can play games that have significantly changed the gaming experience, from Pac-Man and Tetris to Flower and Adventure. They can also step inside a game to become a character, try operating a supersized Nintendo controller, test their knowledge of video game music, and experiment with augmented reality.
Developed and produced by the Canada Science and Technology Museum, in partnership with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and Electronic Arts.
Space required
- 3,000 ft² (280 m²)
- Maximum height: 10 ft (3 m)
Languages
- All elements are bilingual (English and French)
Target audiences
- Families
- Children and youth, ages 8 and up
- Video game enthusiasts
Fees
- $50,000 / 3 months plus shipping and applicable taxes
Exhibition highlights
- Get your game on with 15 playable video games
- Explore over 120 of the most influential games that have transformed the gaming scene
- Discover original video game art, storyboards and level designs
- Feel nostalgic while listening to iconic video game music
Support material
- Promotional resources and marketing guide
- Detailed installation and maintenance manuals
Shipping and installation
- The exhibition comes in 19 crates and/or storage racks on locking wheels
- Set-up requires 4 people / 5 days; Science North provides 1 person to manage set-up
Insurance
The borrowing institution must provide a valid insurance certificate.
Travel schedule
- Musée Minéro, Thetford Mines, QC
- May 4 – September 20, 2026
- Exploration Place, Prince George, BC
- January 26 – April 15, 2026
- Joseph Brant Museum, Burlington, ON
- May 7 – September 15, 2025
- Cape Fear Museum, Wilmington, North Carolina
- July 5, 2024 – April 25, 2025
- Museum of Industry, Stellarton, NS
- February 10 – June 23, 2024
- Grey Roots Museum & Archives, Owen Sound, ON
- May 13, 2023 – January 28, 2024
Our partners
This exhibition is made possible by:


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For more information on this exhibition, its current availability, and to book it for your organization, please contact us at:
[email protected] | 1-866-442-4416 ext. 2147
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