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Free

Co-presented with Freeplay

ACMI + Freeplay Arcades

Videogame

When

Thurs Mar 28 – Sun 14 Apr 2024

10am – 5pm

Enjoy some bite-sized play with three game cabinets at ACMI

ACMI in partnership with Freeplay Independent Games Festival have brought a series of custom games to ACMI for the autumn school holidays. Housed in neo-arcade cabinets and low to the floor, these installations invite you to sit, lay or sprawl out as you explore these digital curiosities.

Tickets

FREE (drop in)

Where

Fed Square Foyer, Level 1
ACMI, Fed Square

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