Game On: Unique gaming exhibition comes to Yorkshire, with over 150 playable games

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Published 8th Jan 2024, 17:29 BST
Rediscover your childhood and play Mario, Pac-Man, Sonic the Hedgehog and 150 others at this fascinating exhibition Picture suppliedRediscover your childhood and play Mario, Pac-Man, Sonic the Hedgehog and 150 others at this fascinating exhibition Picture supplied
Rediscover your childhood and play Mario, Pac-Man, Sonic the Hedgehog and 150 others at this fascinating exhibition Picture supplied
Calling all gamers: Play your old favourites and learn the fascinating history, computer gaming at this Yorkshire exhibition.

Tickets are on sale now for Game On, the touring history of computer gaming that’s coming to Yorkshire for a three-month stint.

The exhibition, which is taking place at Doncaster Dome, will appeal to gamers of all ages, whether they are the Minecraft generation, or adults want to rediscover the old favourites they used to love, explore gaming from the sixties to the present day.

The exhibition has been a worldwide hit, with 4 million visitors from 23 countries exploring it. The updated version of the show, curated by the Barbican, will be coming to Yorkshire for the first time ever, from January 16 to April 14 2024.

Discover Yorkshire’s vital role in gaming with hands on exhibits and decades of history, all under one roof. Picture suppliedDiscover Yorkshire’s vital role in gaming with hands on exhibits and decades of history, all under one roof. Picture supplied
Discover Yorkshire’s vital role in gaming with hands on exhibits and decades of history, all under one roof. Picture supplied

What to expect

One of the biggest attractions will be the 150 playable games, including virtual reality, Minecraft, Space Invaders, Sonic the Hedgehog and Rock Band.

Michael Hart, chief executive of Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust which manages the Dome said: “We are really excited to be the first venue in Yorkshire to host this incredible, interactive event which is set to be a real eye-opener for audiences. Game On is a must-see opportunity with a whole host of different areas to explore and lots of chances for both young and older people to learn about gaming history as well as playing the games and getting involved.

“Yorkshire is home to some fantastic companies that play a significant role in the UK gaming industry and we’re very excited to host Game On and inspire the next generation of developers in the region!”

Where to get tickets

The show will run at The Doncaster Dome from 16 January – 14 April 2024 and tickets are on sale now priced £8.50 - £14.50 (plus booking fee).

Find out more and book at www.dclt.co.uk/the-dome/activities/game-on/

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