20 September 2024
The
National Videogame Museum (NVM) is delighted to announce the success of its Summer 2024 Informal Learning Programme, which Just Flight supports. This partnership has empowered thousands of visitors, from families to school and community groups, to engage with video games in new and exciting ways. Now, the NVM is calling on other games companies to join this initiative and help shape the next generation of players, creators, and innovators.
The summer learning programme coincided with the second phase of the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) project, focusing on how the Museum engages with its audience. A complete revamp of the gallery's interpretation, updates to the Made in Sheffield collection, Arcade Space, and The Lab brought fresh, themed experiences to the museum. Just Flight's sponsorship made these educational activities possible, delivering hands-on learning experiences to more than 6,000 visitors over July and August 2024.
Just Flight's contribution made it possible to deliver a dynamic range of learning activities tailored to specific themes:
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The Arcade (24th July – 11th August): Exploring the history of arcade gaming, visitors created their own arcade cabinets, competed for high scores, and learned the mechanics behind joysticks.
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The Lab (12th August – 25th August): Visitors became game designers, creating board games, modifying game mechanics, and joining in a multiplayer snakes and ladders challenge.
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Made in Sheffield (26th August – 3rd September): Celebrating Sheffield’s place in gaming history, visitors crafted their own Gang Beast characters, played Monte Mole, and composed music using Micro Bits and Sid Chip emulators.
Andy Payne, Founder and CEO of Just Flight said, “We are proud to be able to support such a brilliant grass roots initiative which has directly helped visitors to the NVM develop skills and kickstart their creativity. We would encourage other games companies to join the initiative and spread these wonderful opportunities”.
For more details please read the full
press release.
