Here's Our First Look At The Nintendo Museum

As a seasoned gamer with a lifetime of fond memories intertwined with Nintendo’s iconic creations, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming Nintendo Museum in Kyoto! Having grown up playing Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and countless other games that originated from this legendary studio, the prospect of immersing myself in the rich history of Nintendo is a dream come true.

In the latest Direct from Nintendo, instead of updates about games or consoles, fans were treated to a sneak peek at the brand new Nintendo Museum, scheduled to open in Kyoto this October. Notably, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto provided a 13-minute walkthrough of the building, which is situated on the grounds of an old factory constructed by Nintendo in 1969 for making playing cards.

The tour proceeds from the reception area, through a Mario-themed outdoor space, up to the second level where a spacious exhibit hall showcases the evolution of Nintendo’s products. As Miyamoto guides, this room presents a tangible timeline of Nintendo’s consoles, along with its earlier ventures in toy and card manufacturing.

In this section, you’ll find various exhibits that highlight Nintendo’s innovative design journey. These include a showcase of their distinctive gaming accessories, an interactive timeline demonstrating the progression of graphics in the Mario series, and a display tracing the transformation of the famous question block from Mario games over the years.

On the lower level, you’ll find a traditional museum setting, but head up to the first floor for immersive, interactive exhibits! This includes a larger-than-life, digital rendition of one of Nintendo’s early trading card games. In fact, there are eight such engaging experiences in the museum, with three of them showcased by Miyamoto during his Direct presentation. When you enter, every visitor receives a card loaded with virtual coins to explore the first floor’s attractions.

In addition to the mentioned attractions, this museum offers a unique experience – visitors can craft their own hanafuda playing cards in a dedicated workshop. For added convenience, there’s also a cafe and retail shop available. Similar to other sought-after destinations in Japan, obtaining entry to the Nintendo Museum will be via lottery when it opens on October 2 this year. If you wish to visit during the initial opening period from October to November, be sure to enter the draw by the end of August.

2024-08-21 16:08

Here’s Our First Look At The Nintendo Museum

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