CityU’s Power of Play exhibition explores 5,000 years of games from Senet to eSports
City University of Hong Kong is hosting an exhibition titled 'The Power of Play,' which explores the history and cultural impact of games over 5,000 years. The display ranges from ancient board games like Senet to modern virtual reality and eSports.
Why it matters
Understanding the evolution of play provides insight into human social development and the changing role of technology in leisure.
These days, the idea of games might be tied to our phones or consoles. But “The Power of Play: History, Art, Technology and Impact of Games” exhibition at City University (CityU) is showcasing games as artefacts of cultural importance.
The exhibition is divided into six sections, exploring what games are, challenging common misconceptions about them and tracing the evolution of play, from early civilisation through to modern technological breakthroughs, including the printing press and computers.
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