Rome's newest attraction: GAMM, the city's largest video game museum, is now open! Located in Piazza della Repubblica, this impressive museum is the creation of Marco Accordi Rickards, a writer, journalist, professor, and CEO of Vigamus.
Rickards, a passionate advocate for video game preservation, describes GAMM as a captivating journey blending history, technology, and interactive gameplay. The museum builds upon the legacy of Vigamus, another successful Rome-based gaming museum that has attracted over two million visitors since 2012.
GAMM boasts 700 square meters of exhibit space across two floors, divided into three engaging thematic areas. Take a peek!
Explore GAMM's Interactive Exhibits:
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GAMMDOME: A dynamic digital playground featuring interactive stations and authentic gaming artifacts, including consoles and donated items. This area embodies the 4 E Concept: Experience, Exhibition, Education, and Entertainment.
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Path of Arcadia (PARC): Journey back to the golden age of arcade games! Relive the classics from the late 70s, 80s, and early 90s.
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Historical Playground (HIP): Delve into the mechanics and design of video games. This area offers a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of game development, exploring gameplay structure and interaction design.
Visit GAMM:
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 website.
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