Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand

World Building 101

This three-part series takes you behind the scenes of Videogame development.

When | Āhea

Sun 7 Mar 2027, 1.00–3.00pm

Sun 14 Mar 2027, 1.00–3.00pm

Sun 21 Mar 2027, 1.00–3.00pm

Where | Ki hea

Soundings Theatre, Level 2

Cost | Te utu

  • Individual events: Adult $40, Student $30

  • Three-session pass: Adult $120, Student $90

Age

For ages 15+

Join game developers and industry experts for a series of live demonstrations that explore the creative journey behind Videogames – from concept art and storytelling to design, testing, and gameplay.

Go behind the scenes to discover how imagination, technology, and collaboration come together to create the virtual worlds we love. No gaming experience or computer required.

Choose one session or attend all three – each explores a different stage of the game development journey, giving you the flexibility to dive into a topic that interests you or follow the whole process from first idea to finished product.

  • Sun 7 Mar

  • Sun 14 Mar

  • Sun 21 Mar

Game Worlds, 2025, ACMI. Photo © Matto Lucas.

Game Worlds, 2025, ACMI. Photo © Eugene Hyland.

Game Worlds, 2025, ACMI. Photo © Eugene Hyland.

Game Worlds, 2025, ACMI. Photo © Matto Lucas.

Game Worlds, 2025, ACMI. Photo © Eugene Hyland.

Game Worlds, 2025, ACMI. Photo © Matto Lucas.

Game Worlds, 2025, ACMI. Photo © Matto Lucas.

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