Last Wednesday, 4th of January 2017, it was opening of The Finnish Museum of Games in Vapriikki museum centre at Tampere. And there we went. It was a pleasure to attend, to see the history being made with the museum opening, and of course to see UnReal World being part of the exhibition.
The Finnish Museum of Games tells the story of how digital gaming in Finland started, how it developed over the years and how it made it to where it is now. All the information there is available also in enlish. Many kind of great and crazy games to see and try, with video interviews and unique game related item collections to widen the experience. There are also theme rooms from different decades since 70's with not only the authentic gaming gear and games, but the authentic interior design as well. Want to enter a room of finnish youngster in 80's and play a little something with commodore 64? Or would you like to take a look of some handwritten game design notes from creators of say UnReal World?
Well, you better visit the Finnish Museum of Games then.
It's open now and it's a pure joyride! Whenever it's possible for you, go and see it for yourself!
Here are the links, and find some opening night joyride pics at the bottom.
http://vapriikki.fi/pelimuseo/
https://www.facebook.com/suomenpelimuseo/
https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/pelimuseo/
For finns here's comprehensive article about the museum, and we are mentioned there as well:
http://www.aamulehti.fi/kulttuuri/kun-poikien-puuhastelusta-kasvoi-miljoonabisnes-suomalaiset-pelit-saivat-vihdoin-arvoisensa-museon-24183576/
The Finnish Museum of Games, we salute you! Cheers and thanks to the staff!