GAMM Unveiled as Italy’s Largest Game Museum, Preserving History Through Play

Rome's newest and largest video game museum, GAMM (Game Museum), has officially opened its doors to the public! Located in the vibrant Piazza della Repubblica, this impressive museum is the vision of Marco Accordi Rickards, a writer, journalist, professor, and CEO of Vigamus.

Rickards, a passionate advocate for preserving video game history and culture, describes GAMM as an immersive journey blending historical context, technological advancements, and interactive gameplay exploration. The museum builds upon the legacy of Vigamus, another successful Rome-based gaming museum that has attracted over two million visitors since its 2012 opening.

GAMM boasts an expansive 700 square meter space across two floors, divided into three captivating thematic sections. Before delving into the details, take a quick virtual tour!

Explore GAMM's Interactive Exhibits:

• GAMMDOME: This digital playground features interactive stations alongside authentic gaming artifacts, including vintage consoles and donated memorabilia. The exhibits are designed around the 4E concept: Experience, Exhibition, Education, and Entertainment.

• Path of Arcadia (PARC): Step back in time to the golden age of arcade games! Relive the classics from the late 1970s through the 1980s, with a touch of early 1990s nostalgia.

• Historical Playground (HIP): Dive deep into game design and mechanics in this section. HIP offers a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of gameplay, dissecting game structures, interaction mechanics, and design principles.

GAMM is open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM, and Fridays and Saturdays until 11:30 PM. Tickets are €15. For more information, visit the official GAMM website.

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