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GameXPloration
Admission
Free
Age Range
All Ages
Location
Main Building, Floor 1
Subjects
Overview
Game on.
This 7,500-square-foot exhibit features a multitude of experiences that explore how games intersect with our lives and what they reveal to us about psychology, neuroscience, and technology. Five worlds with different themes take visitors through the evolution of games and gaming, from board games to virtual reality.
Giant Vertical Chess
Flip chess on its side and play this giant version of the timeless game with a new perspective.
Classic Consoles
Take a step back in time and play classic console games. Examine how these early machines were constructed and evolved.
Tube Tennis
Play table tennis in a new dimension. How does warping the surface change the way the game is played?
Conquer The Controller
Grab a friend and step into a world of giants! Can you team up and conquer this video game classic?
Mindball
Battle against others in this game of relaxation. Defocus, unwind, and unleash your competitive side in this game of the mind.
5050 Arcade
Play a couple of classic arcade games and try out some local creations in this free arcade.
Floor AR
Get up and move your feet to play these projector-based, interactive floor games. Don’t step in the lava!
Location
GameXPloration is located on the Main Floor of the 5050 Oakland building. Access is available through the main entrance, go around the stairs, then down the hallway on the left, across from the glass elevator.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership does more.
As a nonprofit, the Saint Louis Science Center relies on memberships, donations, and ticket sales to support free galleries like GameXPloration, our education programs, community outreach, and daily operation.
If you’d like to support the Science Center’s mission, learn more about membership, make a one-time gift in support of the Science Center, or get tickets to see a show.
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