Games Exhibition

Discover GamePlaza Video Game Museum

GamePlaza – Video Game Museum is a family friendly and unique interactive destination with a first museum in Zurich, Switzerland. This innovative museum offers exhibitions of a blend of vintage and new arcade machines, game consoles, PC-gaming and Virtual Reality. All visitors can enjoy 2 hours of freeplay. In addition to the gaming experience, GamePlaza: Video Game Museum also provides educational programs and engaging events to provide an full packaged interactive experience.

Our Exhibition

PC Gaming

  • Action
    • Chronicles of Narnia
    • Frogger 2
    • Knight Rider 2
    • Lego Star Wars
    • Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
    • Tomb Raider Underworld
    • Worms 4
  • First Person Shooter
    • Call of Duty 2
    • Doom
    • Duke Nukem 3D
    • Halo: Combat Evolved
    • Quake
    • Quake 3 Arena
    • Serious Sam
    • Serious Sam 2
    • Unreal Tournament
    • Unreal Tournament 2003
  • Platformer
    • Commander Keen 6
    • Disney’s Tarzan
    • Sonic DX
  • Point & Click Adventure
    • Sam & Max
  • Racing
    • Flatout
    • Flatout 2
  • Real Time Strategy
    • Age of Empires 2
    • Age of Empires 3
    • Age of Mythology
    • Black and White 2
    • Caesar 3
    • Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring
    • Simcity 3000
    • Starcraft
    • Warhammer: Dawn of War
    • Zoo Tycoon
  • Role Playing Game
    • The Bard’s Tale
  • Simulator
    • Microsoft Flight Simulator X
  • Sports
    • Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4

Virtual Reality

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Special Exhibition

Games Exhibition, Arcade, Game Console, PC, VR

Featured Games Highlights

Our collection boasts icons across eras. Dive into arcade games Zurich heaven or console nostalgia.

Arcade Classics

Relive the golden age:

    • Pac-Man: Maze-chasing frenzy.
    • Street Fighter 2: Popular Fight Game.
    • Donkey Kong: Jump barrels with Mario’s debut.
    • Pinball machines for that satisfying flipper action.​

Console Evolution

Trace home gaming history:

    • Atari 2600 adventures like Pitfall.
    • NES with Super Mario Bros. and Zelda.
    • PlayStation: Crash Bandicoot, Final Fantasy.
    • Xbox hits like Halo multiplayer.

PC, Modern Game & VR

Bridge old and new:

    • PC Games: Age of Empires, Call of Duty.
    • Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo.
    • VR experiences: PS4 & PS5 games.

Our huge games exhibition is loaded with arcade cabinets, game console (classics and modern), PC setups, and cutting-edge VR experiences—tracing gaming’s wild ride from the 1970s right up to today.

What makes GamePlaza stand out? Endless hands-on time with arcade hits, game console legends, PC favorites, and VR thrills—no coins needed. Families love our kid-safe zones packed with game console fun, while serious players go head-to-head in arcade and PC tournaments. We’re at Badenerstrasse 569 in Zurich-Altstetten, super easy by tram from the city center.

Whether you’re hooked on arcade nostalgia, game console marathons, PC strategy sessions, or VR immersion—or just starting out—our interactive exhibit delivers excitement for all ages.

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Gallery

The GamePlaza gallery offers a curated glimpse into the history and cultural significance of video games, featuring remarkable examples of consoles, handhelds, arcade cabinets, and PC gaming across generations. It reflects GamePlaza’s mission to preserve interactive entertainment and present it as an important part of modern cultural heritage.

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Are you ready to play?

Zurich’s ultimate video game museum where history meets hands-on fun. Nestled in Altstetten, our interactive showcase spans four decades of gaming evolution, from pixelated arcade pioneers to cutting-edge VR realms. Perfect for families, retro enthusiasts, and tech lovers seeking retro gaming Zurich adventures. Spend 2 hours immersed in free-play zones with authentic machines. Educational yet exhilarating, it’s Switzerland’s top spot for arcade games Zurich nostalgia. Book your ticket today and level up your visit!