A brand-new interactive digital playspace, Magic Place, officially opens at Eureka! on 14 February, just in time for February half term!
Created by digital artists Genetic Moo, Magic Place invites children and families to step inside a vibrant world of light, colour and sound inspired by 80s 8-bit computer games.
Unlike traditional screen-based experiences, children use their whole bodies to interact with the space. By dancing, jumping, waving or spinning, they can transform the digital environment around them, triggering sounds, unlocking surprises and discovering playful characters.
There are no rules or instructions, encouraging children to experiment freely and follow their curiosity. Magic Place is designed for families with children aged 0 to 11, encouraging grown-ups and children to explore side by side.
"Magic Place turns the idea of screen time on its head.
Instead of sitting still and watching, children are up on their feet, experimenting, collaborating and shaping the world around them. It’s joyful, creative and brilliantly unpredictable - exactly the kind of playful experience we champion at Eureka!”
Liz Peniston | Content & Experience Director at Eureka!
Magic Place features multiple distinct play zones, each exploring different styles of interaction and featuring different playful cultural references and “Easter eggs”, including nods to early video games such as Tempest, Breakout and Lemmings, a Rubik’s Cube-inspired backdrop, art references to Bridget Riley and Piet Mondrian, a giant Subbuteo figure, and even Tribbles from Star Trek.
Magic Place officially opens at Eureka! in Halifax on Saturday 14 February, and included with the price of standard admission or free for Annual Pass holders.
By: Jenny Parker
