Game Changers

Explore The Evolution of Video Games

Get ready to press start and discover the evolution of video games with Game Changers, presented by TD. From the simple graphics and sounds of the first PONG to today’s photorealistic, immersive experiences, gaming has come a long way.

Game Changers takes visitors on a journey through the history of gaming. From Pac-Man and Tetris to Super Mario Bros. and Angry Birds, the exhibition features more than 140 iconic video games, including 16 playable games.

Get Your Game On

Play games and learn about gaming innovations, including:

  • Play Tetris on a giant Game Boy.
  • Test your knowledge of retro video game music.
  • Create your own 8-bit character on a large-scale pixel wall.
  • Play Super Mario Bros. using an oversized NES controller.
  • Play a game developed for people with vision loss.

More Than 'Just Video Games'

Beyond gameplay, the exhibition highlights the innovations that have shaped the player experience (e.g. groundbreaking graphics, unforgettable soundtracks), explores the video game design process, and introduces visitors to the principles of computational thinking.

Visitors will gain a deeper understanding of how creativity, storytelling, coding and technology have transformed the way we play.

Plan Your Visit

Discover how innovation has shaped the video game industry—and uncover the future of gaming.

Game Changers is on at Science World from October 15, 2026 – April 4, 2027.

Presenting Partner

Game Changers is developed and produced by Canada Science and Technology Museum. Tour managed by Science North.

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Survivors

Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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Egg BB

Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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Comet Crisp

Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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T-Rex and Baby

Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Buddy the T-Rex

Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Geodessy

Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Science Buddies

Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.

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Western Dinosaur

Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.

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Time-Travel T-Rex

Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.