Published: Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 5:30 p. m.
In a special Nintendo Direct, the video game giant moved from new game releases to its rich history by unveiling the completed Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan. It is scheduled to open on October 2, 2024. The museum offers enthusiasts an exclusive opportunity to explore the legacy of one of the most iconic video game companies.
The presentation was moderated by Shigeru Miyamoto, a mythical figure in the world of video games, who guided the audience through the museum’s main exhibits and activities. The Nintendo Museum is located on the grounds of Nintendo’s original game card factory, a site that played an important role. in the early years of the company.
Upon entering the museum, visitors are greeted through a Mario-themed plaza, adorned with familiar elements from the Super Mario Bros. series, such as tubes and blocks, paving the way for an immersive experience.
Giant controllers and interactive exhibits.
One of the museum’s most notable features is the collection of huge Nintendo controllers, which visitors can use to play old games from the NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, and Wii eras. During the presentation, Miyamoto himself demonstrated the capability of these oversized controllers, with a particularly memorable moment featuring museum staff playing in the Wii Sports Resort with a giant Wii Remote.
However, visitors face a unique challenge: The museum’s interactive exhibits require virtual pieces, with each visitor receiving just 10 pieces at the entrance. Once the pieces are sold out, they cannot be replaced, which means that visits may be required. to revel in all that the museum has to offer.
The museum also features exhibits showcasing the evolution of Nintendo’s iconic Question Block, the progression of graphics in games like Mario and Zelda, and even created through Nintendo before entering the video game industry, such as a photocopier and stroller.
Paying homage to Nintendo’s roots, the museum offers an interactive delight where visitors can design their own Hanafuda cards, the classic Japanese playing cards produced through Nintendo. This one-hour activity costs an additional fee, but participants can leave with the cards they have created. Additionally, there is a game room where visitors can learn how to play popular versions of Hanafuda.
Visit the Nintendo Museum
The museum also includes a restaurant and a shop, which Miyamoto talked about at the end of the presentation. Tickets to the museum cost 3,300 yen (approximately 82. 96 dirhams) for adults, with lower rates for children. A draw is currently being held for the possibility of purchasing tickets for the dates that begin with the official opening of the museum on October 2.
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