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Video games and museums might not seem like perfect mates, but the Royal Ontario Museum is about to change that.

In August, the ROM will be piloting a new project that will bring the best of Toronto’s independent game development scene into its hallowed halls to make games.

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As a joint project between the ROM, Gamercamp, and the University of Toronto, the museum hopes to use the artifacts as a means of inspiring the developers.

“For three days, participants will get special access to the museum to create a game based on its contents. Now, even for veteran game jam participants, there will be a few fresh surprises to the ROM Game Jam experience,” a statement on the website says.

“Imagine yourself digging up ancient artifacts for inspiration, or immersing yourself in the rich history of the museum with ROM experts in archaeology, ancient cultures, and more,” it notes.

Gamercamp is an annual event held by Toronto independent game developers to discuss movements in the scene, new artistic paradigms, and share the cultural aspects of developing games in Toronto.