Let’s Play! Asian Civilisations Museum Unveils Interactive Exhibition on Asian Games
Step into a world of centuries-old board games, digital interactives, and giant playable installations celebrating the rich history and design of traditional Asian games.
SINGAPORE — Whether you’re a fan of chess, weiqi, mahjong, or congkak, the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) invites you to discover the rich heritage of Asian games with their new exhibition Let’s Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games, opening on September 5.
More than just a display of artefacts, this exhibition is interactive and immersive, featuring over 150 objects that tell the fascinating stories behind traditional Asian games. Visitors can engage with life-size board games, take on chess and weiqi-playing robots, or design their own digital game pieces.
The exhibition traces the origins and evolution of beloved games, showing how they reflect culture, strategy, and art. From the Indian game chaturanga — the ancestor of chess — to Southeast Asia’s congkak and the spiritual roots of gyan chaupar, these games reveal centuries of creativity and storytelling.
What makes this exhibition special is how it invites visitors to play history. Giant boards are set up for you to step into the game, and digital stations let you interact with game pieces in new ways. The museum has also collaborated with local game associations and community groups to bring a dynamic and authentic feel to the experience.
Let’s Play! runs until June 7, 2026, welcoming visitors daily. Tickets are priced affordably for locals and tourists alike, with special programs and events planned throughout its run.
This exhibition promises fun, learning, and a celebration of play that spans cultures and generations. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious newcomer, Let’s Play! is your invitation to step into the world of Asian games like never before.
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