Rome now boasts Italy's largest video game museum: GAMM, the Game Museum, is officially open to the public. Located in Piazza della Repubblica, this exciting new venture is the brainchild of Marco Accordi Rickards, a writer, journalist, professor, and CEO of Vigamus.
Rickards, a passionate advocate for preserving and celebrating video game culture, describes GAMM as a journey blending history, technology, and interactive gameplay exploration. The museum is a natural evolution of Vigamus, another Rome-based gaming museum that has welcomed over two million visitors since its 2012 opening.
GAMM occupies 700 square meters across two floors, divided into three captivating thematic areas. Before exploring the details, take a peek at the museum [ttpp]!
What Awaits You at GAMM, the Game Museum:
GAMMDOME: This digital playground features interactive stations alongside genuine artifacts from gaming history, including consoles, donated items, and other memorabilia. The experience is built around the 4E Concept: Experience, Exhibition, Education, and Entertainment.
PARC (Path of Arcadia): Journey back to the golden age of arcade games! Relive the classics from the late 1970s through the 1980s, with a touch of early 1990s nostalgia.
HIP (Historical Playground): Dive deep into the mechanics of game design. This area focuses on gameplay analysis, dissecting game structures, interaction mechanics, and design principles—offering a behind-the-scenes look at gaming history.
GAMM is open Monday to Thursday, 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM, and Fridays and Saturdays until 11:30 PM. Tickets cost 15 euros. For more information, visit the official GAMM, the Game Museum website.
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