School Classes
School Classes at GamePlaza Video Game Museum Zurich
GamePlaza offers interactive and educational museum visits for school classes, combining the cultural history of video games with hands on learning experiences. Students explore how video games have evolved over the past decades, how technology and design have changed, and how games influence society, creativity, and problem solving.
Age Groups
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- Primary school
- Lower secondary school
- Upper secondary school
Content and depth are adapted to the age group.
Duration
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- The visit has a fixed duration of 2 hours and includes a guided tour, game design explanations, and hands on gaming.
Pricing for School Classes
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- All participants receive 20 percent off the regular museum ticket price.
- The discount applies to students and accompanying adults.
- No free entries are included.
- Tickets are charged per participant.
What We Offer
Guided Museum Visit
A structured tour through the history of video games, from early arcade machines and consoles to modern gaming and virtual reality. The tour is adapted to the age and interests of the class.
Hands On Learning
Students do not just look at exhibits, they actively play selected games. By comparing different generations of games, they learn how design, controls, and technology have evolved over time.
Supervised Play and Reflection
Free play is always supervised and combined with explanations, comparisons between eras, and short reflection moments guided by our staff.
Game Design Section
In our dedicated Game Design area, students are introduced to the fundamentals of how games are made. Using concrete examples, we explain core concepts such as:
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- Game mechanics and rules
- Player feedback and controls
- Difficulty, balance, and motivation
- Why some games are fun, challenging, or frustrating
This section encourages analytical thinking and helps students understand games not just as players, but as designers and creators.
Educational Focus
Depending on age level, topics can include:
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- Media literacy and responsible gaming
- Technology and digital development
- Game design basics and user interaction
- Social and cultural impact of video games
- Teamwork, competition, and problem solving
Practical Information
Group visits by appointment only.
Suitable for school classes and educational groups.
The museum is fully indoors and weather independent.
Learning Through Play
At GamePlaza, video games are presented as a cultural medium and creative discipline. Through history, play, and game design insights, students gain a deeper understanding of digital media while developing critical thinking, collaboration, and curiosity.