Dive into the cheeky world of the iconic slapstick videogame with playable displays and behind-the-scenes insights.
In 2019, Melbourne game developers House House rose to international success and acclaim with their hilariously naughty videogame, which captured the hearts, minds and humour of children and adults alike.
ACMI’s interactive exhibition gives you new insight into the creative development of this viral sensation, through displays of previously unseen concept art, sketches and design material. These are presented alongside playable versions of the game from its early development, exhibited publicly for the first time.
The exhibition connects the game’s hilarious design to the history of slapstick, tracing its enduring popularity and comedic stylings back through a century of film and television.
Through colourful displays and comedy-focused curation, Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition keeps nothing under glass – designed with families in mind, it includes sound effect buttons, flipbooks and other playful displays. Those with specialist knowledge of videogames are invited to explore critical design details and gain insight into the game’s technical development through ACMI-made video content.
An ACMI Touring Exhibition, curated by Jini Maxwell.
Touring mid 2025 onwards
Curious? Email us: touringinfo@acmi.net.au
Fast Facts
- Explores extensive never-seen-before design material, sketches and concept art
- Interactive and family-friendly, with digital and analogue interactives
- Includes 5 playable game stations and 4 other playable moments
- Digital content provided as ready to play files on ACMI supplied playback equipment and software
- Variable size dependent on venue capacity
- Includes marketing kit, approved assets, images and templates for marketing and publicity
- Display, installation and technical specifications for each work
Tour Schedule
To be announced soon.
Other resources
Untitled Goose Game’s player-comedians
Players are putting their own spin on the slapstick videogame phenomenon with memes, mods and challenge runs.
Why is it called ‘Untitled Goose Game’?
Nico Disseldorp and Jake Strasser from House House explain why they chose that name. The answer may shock you. Or not.
Teaching with videogames: media literacy & ‘Untitled Goose Game’
In this 8 lesson sequence, students explore characters as a central part of a storytelling and think about why audiences have so much fun playing as a mischievous anti-hero.
Year levels: 5-6
Learning areas: English & Media Arts
Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition education recourse
Learn from the unique approach Untitled Goose Game’s creators took in making their hit game, and inspire students to imagine their own videogame using this resource.
Year levels: Years 4-7
Learning Areas: English, Media Arts, Arts, Technologies
How did they come up with the idea for the game?
Hear the story of how the House House team created an incredible game from a simple idea.
In the press
Honk! Inside the Untitled Goose Game Exhibition
3 October 2024
“If someone had told me prior to 2019 that I’d one day enjoy a helping of goose served to strains of Debussy, I’d have assumed I was being taken to a bistro.”
Video Games Industry Memo
Remember the Addictive Untitled Goose Game? ACMI Is Hosting an Exhibition All About It
19 July 2024
“The silly game about a mischievous goose became an instant hit in 2019. It even won a Bafta. Now it’s the subject of a free exhibition – and Melbourne gets to enjoy it first.”
Vanessa Francesa, Broadsheet
Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition is coming to ACMI
23 August 2024
“Have you heard of the Untitled Goose Game? You know, the one where it’s a lovely morning in the village, and you’re a horrible goose? Even if you haven’t, this surprisingly wholesome (and free!) family-friendly exhibition is still likely to prompt a chuckle and teach you something about our homegrown gaming industry.”
Time Out