GameXPloration
Connect with a universe of games.
Free interactive exhibit showcases games and gaming, from board games to video games to virtual reality.
Welcome to a universe of games, a universe that does not follow the dimensions of space and time, where you will play to learn and learn to play. See what games reveal about us. They allow us to explore new identities, relate to others and grow more competent in skills like critical thinking and problem-solving. Explore a universe of games and see yourself in a whole new dimension: as a gamer.
GameXPloration is designed for ages 7 and up, best for multi-generational groups!
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, June 19
ESPORTS: XP Session
Saturday, June 21
ESPORTS: Saint Louis Smash Arcadian (PAID)
Monday, June 23
ESPORTS: XP Session
Thursday, June 26
ESPORTS: XP Session
Friday, June 27
ESPORTS: XP Session
Saturday, June 28
ESPORTS: Fortnite Monthly Match
Monday, June 30
ESPORTS: XP Session
Saturday, July 12
Esports: Second Saturday (FREE)
Monday, July 14
ESPORTS: UHSP Content Creation Camp
Saturday, August 09
Esports: Second Saturday (FREE)
Saturday, September 13
Esports: Second Saturday (FREE)
Giant Vertical Chess
Flip chess on it’s 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 over time.
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. Unfocus, unwind, and unleash your competitive side in this game of the mind.
5050 Arcade
Play a couple 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!
Reaction Time
Test your skills and see if your hand-eye-coordination can keep up.
Location
GameXPloration is located on the 1st floor of the main 5050 Oakland Building. Access is available through the main entrance, around the food court, past the overlook, then left, across from the Life Science Lab.
Visit
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.
Exhibit Policies
One adult chaperone is required for every 10 children.
No food or beverages are allowed in GameXPloration
No pencils, pens, markers or any other kind of writing implements are allowed.
Flash photography is not allowed. You may take photos without flash.
Accessibility
GameXPloration is accessible to visitors with disabilities, as well as visitors with strollers, scooters, and walkers. Elevators and ramps serve all public areas.
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