Abstract

Background In contemporary society, video games have transcended their original purpose of entertainment to become cultural and artistic mediums that exert significant influence on individual lives and broader society. As the interactive nature of video games and the culture surrounding them continue to spread, exhibitions incorporating games as a medium are increasingly being held in cultural and artistic spaces, including museums and galleries. However, despite the growing number of such exhibitions, research on this topic remains relatively underdeveloped. This study seeks to identify the characteristics of game curation and exhibition methods by analyzing case studies of game exhibitions in museums and galleries.

Methods Firstly, a literature review was conducted to investigate representative game exhibition cases in museums and galleries. Secondly, through case analysis, the study identifies the characteristics of game exhibitions in these spaces and proposes considerations from the perspectives of visitor accessibility and game curation.

Results Game exhibitions in artistic spaces actively encourage interaction through visitor participation. Serious games, when used as a medium, convey messages beyond mere entertainment. Exhibitions featuring games that provide artistic experiences emphasize the aesthetic value of games and further promote self-reflection among visitors. Additionally, game exhibitions and gameplay serve to promote museums and highlight the value of the exhibitions. The study also organizes curation strategies that can enhance visitor accessibility to games, depending on the exhibition's purpose.

Conclusion The study summarizes the characteristics of game exhibitions based on an analysis of representative cases. While the findings may be somewhat limited due to the constraints of case-based analysis, the significance of the paper lies in its potential to serve as foundational research in this field.

Keywords Museum, Art Gallery, Game Exhibition, Game Curation