The exhibit draws attention as it transforms a simple painted wood model of a cityscape into a dynamically changing audiovisual presentation which visitors influence using touchscreens surrounding the model. As visitors engage with a minigame challenge using touchscreens, they are asked to make the right decisions to balance the energy demand and supply of our model city while maintaining a good environmental footprint. This involves implementing power-saving measures and selecting sustainable energy sources. Choices immediately affect animations projected onto the cityscape providing feedback on the health status of the city’s energy grid to players. The exhibit allows for the simultaneous engagement of multiple players or teams, each controlling specific areas of the city.

The interactive exhibit:

• Is designed for a multi-user, educational experience
• Provides information on different types of power generation
• Includes information on solar, wind, coal, hydroelectric and nuclear power
• Presents challenges to the visitor around choices on lighting, heating, cooking, etc.
• Asks the visitor to balance monetary and environmental effects
• Is designed for durability in high volume exhibition environments