Rome's newest attraction: GAMM, the city's largest video game museum, is now open! Located in Piazza della Repubblica, this exciting 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 journey through gaming history, technology, and 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 captivating thematic areas. Take a sneak peek!
Explore GAMM's Interactive Exhibits:
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GAMMDOME: An interactive digital playground featuring historical gaming artifacts like consoles and donated items, all designed around the 4 E Concept: Experience, Exhibition, Education, and Entertainment.
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PARC (Path of Arcadia): A nostalgic trip back to the golden age of arcade games, showcasing classic titles from the late 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s.
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HIP (Historical Playground): A deep dive into game mechanics, design, and structure, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of gaming.
GAMM is open Monday to Thursday from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM, and Fridays and Saturdays until 11:30 PM. Tickets cost 15 euros. Visit the official GAMM website for more information.
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