On October 2nd, the Nintendo Museum will open its doors in Kyoto, Japan. Starting this month, fans of the video game company will be able to explore its history.
The Nintendo Museum features an exhibition of various company products since its founding in 1889. On the second floor of the building, visitors can find a couple of display cases with cards, consoles, and games. Additionally, giant controllers like the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Switch Joy-Con hang from the ceiling.
The exhibition compares the designs of video game boxes sold in Japan, Europe, and America. Furthermore, audiovisual material from the exhibited games is played on several screens.
On the first floor, the museum includes interactive experiences among its activities. Visitors will have the opportunity to shoot Goombas, Koopa Troopas, and Chain Chomps from the Mario games. Couples who go to the Nintendo Museum can use the “Love Tester SP”, which will measure the bond between the two people while holding hands.
Of course, those who attend the museum will be able to play the company’s classic video games. There is even an interactive experience where you can play with a giant controller for 2 people. It should be noted that to enjoy the interactive experiences, the museum gives visitors digital coins similar to those in Mario Bros.
Before Nintendo created video games, the company was dedicated to producing Hanafuda cards, a type of traditional Japanese playing card. For an additional cost, visitors will be able to create their own Hanafuda cards. At the same time, they will learn the rules and experience the card game.
How to buy tickets for the Nintendo Museum?
You can now get passes for the Nintendo Museum on its official website. First, you have to create a Nintendo account for free. Then, you must register for a free lottery three months in advance of the date you will attend.
The results of the random draw will be announced through the email you registered or the website. If you are one of the selected people, you will only have to pay for the ticket before the indicated date. Finally, at 2 pm the day before your visit, you can generate the QR code with which you will enter the museum.
It is possible that, due to cancellations, lottery winners will leave tickets available and you can buy them on a first-come, first-served basis. According to the official website, “tickets for time slots up to two months in advance may be available for sale.”
The museum was built on Nintendo’s original factory in the city of Kyoto, where the company produced Hanafuda cards and other games. A Mario-themed plaza was built outside the building. Inside the museum, there is a café and an official store with exclusive merchandise.