Tickets on sale now for unique gaming exhibition in Doncaster: Where is it, and how to get tickets

A spectacular exhibition opening in Doncaster next week is a ‘must-see opportunity’ for all people of all ages from across the region.
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Published 8th Jan 2024, 16:13 BST
Rediscover your childhood and play Pac-Man, Sonic the Hedgehog and 150 others at this fascinating exhibition. Picture suppliedRediscover your childhood and play Pac-Man, Sonic the Hedgehog and 150 others at this fascinating exhibition. Picture supplied
Rediscover your childhood and play Pac-Man, Sonic the Hedgehog and 150 others at this fascinating exhibition. Picture supplied

Game On, the first major international touring exhibition to explore the history and culture of computer games, is heading to Doncaster Dome and organisers are keen that as many people as possible get to experience the event to learn all about gaming’s fascinating past and limitless future.

Focusing on key game developments across the globe between 1962 and the present day, Game On has welcomed over 4 million visitors from 23 countries and a newly updated version of the show is all set to make its first visit to Yorkshire whilst at the Dome from 16 January to 14 April 2024.

Gamers can enjoy everything from the colossal Mainframes of the early sixties to the latest industry releases, as the exhibition features more than 150 playable games, including Space Invaders, Sonic the Hedgehog and Rock Band, to virtual reality and Minecraft.

Will your childhood favourite be there? Picture suppliedWill your childhood favourite be there? Picture supplied
Will your childhood favourite be there? Picture supplied

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!”

The Game On Exhibition is curated by the Barbican Centre and organised in collaboration with The Doncaster Dome. The City of London Corporation is the owner, founder and principal funder of Barbican Centre

Tickets costing £8.50 - £14.50 (plus booking fee) are on sale now.

The exhibition runs from 16 January – 14 April 2024

For more information, please visit: www.dclt.co.uk/the-dome/activities/game-on/

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