When:
August 24, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm America/Chicago Timezone
2022-08-24T09:00:00-05:00
2022-08-24T17:00:00-05:00
Where:
Sci-Port Discovery Center
820 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport
LA

GAMEPORT EXHIBIT OPENS AT SCI-PORT ON MAY 27

Shreveport, LA, May 2, 2022 — Sci-Port Discovery Center’s special exhibit, GamePort, returns on May 27 and will be open through October 2, 2022. From coding challenges to classic games, GamePort puts a new spin on learning S.T.E.M. This exhibit features interactive stations designed to enhance critical thinking skills, learn some basic classic science principles, and promote a variety of science driven career options in the video game industry in a fun and stimulating environment.

“GamePort is an interactive gaming science “playground” that is fun for all ages.” says Dianne Clark, Executive Director of Sci-Port Discovery Center.

GamePort admission is $8.00 for general admission and $5.00 for Sci-Port Members, bundle packages with full Sci-Port Discovery Center admission are also available. Tickets can be purchased online at  https://sci-port.org/gameport or at the door.

Originally launched in 2021, GamePort returns with new features and exhibit highlights. In addition to the on-site STEM-based educational opportunities, Sci-Port will partner with the Shreve Memorial Library and will utilize their staff and the Make and Go Van to provide outreach opportunities to underserved communities throughout Caddo parish.

GamePort will include the following activities suitable for all ages:

Space Invaders NERF Range, Sonic’s Beat The Buzzer, Dabble and Scrabble Magnetic Vertical Board Game, Miss Pac Man Putt Putt, Giant Nintendo Game Controller, Game Guts (the history and display of classic video game stations), Asteroid Chair Lift, Checkers, Tic Tac Toe, Sort of Simon, Port Pong, Lego Minecraft, and ten classic video games and pinball machines.