Nintendo Museum to open in October

The Nintendo Museum will open its doors in Kyoto, Japan on October 2, taking visitors on a journey through the history of Nintendo, from its founding in 1889 to the present day.

The museum is divided into two floors. On the first floor, Nintendo products released since its founding are displayed, such as consoles, video games, controllers, and even large controllers.

You will also see the Hanafuda and Karuta decks that Nintendo made in its early days, as well as toys that it also made before entering the world of video games.

The ground floor of the museum is an interactive space; upon entering, you will see a giant screen on the floor, on which you can walk and play Hyakunin Isshu, a traditional Japanese card game. You can play it through a smart device provided by the museum.

The ground floor will also feature eight interactive experiences that will allow visitors to enjoy a journey through Nintendo’s history through some of its products.

Upon entering the museum, you will receive a card containing digital coins, which you can use for activities.

In one of the activities, you will find a series of small rooms where you will try out the Ultra Machine, which was launched on the market in 1968. The Ultra Machine was an indoor machine that automatically launched ping-pong-like balls that had to be hit with a small bat. It is worth noting that these rooms have a design that reproduces the appearance of Japanese homes of the time.

Another activity you’ll find is Zapper & Scoope SP., where you’ll try out Laser Clay while playing with other people; you’ll be able to choose between two types of light weapons, the Zapper and the Super Scope. The objective of the game is to shoot the koopas.

In another area of ​​the museum you will find various consoles, from Famicom to Wii, what characterizes them is that they are giant consoles, so two people must play and come to an agreement, since each person must choose one side of the control to move their character.

At the museum you can also play with Hanafuda cards, even if you are not an expert and do not know the rules, and you can also take a workshop to create your own cards.

The building also has a café that will be interactive, so you can customize your own burger. And to immortalize your visit, there will be a souvenir shop.

Tickets are now on sale through the Official website of the museum Tickets cost 3,300 yen for those aged 18 or over, 2,200 yen for travellers aged 12 to 17, 1,100 yen for travellers aged 6 to 11, and free admission for younger travellers. A Nintendo account is required to purchase tickets.

If you want to know more details about the Nintendo Museum, visit their official website.