Global videogame phenomenon Untitled Goose Game honks into Puke Ariki Museum

A horrible goose is set to cause chaos in New Plymouth this summer, as Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition makes its Aotearoa New Zealand debut at NPDC’s Puke Ariki Museum from 28 November.

Created by ACMI, Australia's museum of screen culture, the interactive exhibition dives into the making of global-hit videogame Untitled Goose Game, inviting audiences into the calamitous world behind the award-winning game.

A puzzle game of stealth and slapstick about a naughty goose on the loose in an unsuspecting village, Untitled Goose Game was created by Melbourne-based developers House House and released in 2019 to worldwide acclaim, selling more than a million copies in the first three months.

Now, for the first time, New Zealand audiences can go behind the scenes of the viral game sensation and discover how it was created.

Through displays of concept art, sketches and design material, Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition reveals how the game was created. Playable versions of the game, including early development builds, allow visitors to experience the creative journey from concept to final release. The free exhibition also explores the game's mischievous humour and its connections to a century of slapstick comedy across film and television.

"We're excited to be bringing Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition to New Zealand for the very first time,” says Frith Williams, Puke Ariki Museum Director. “It’s a celebration of imagination, mischief, and fun, and a fantastic way for families to spend time together over summer.

“Cheeky birds, like the kea, are no strangers to us, so I think visitors will relate to this mischievous goose.”

Puke Ariki exhibition curator Glenn Martin says visitors don’t have to be gamers to enjoy Honk!

“You don't need to know anything about the game before you come in. The exhibition is engaging and hands-on, offering visitors a fascinating look at how a small independent game studio created a game with such broad appeal.”

ACMI Director and CEO Seb Chan says “Untitled Goose Game is one of Melbourne’s most recognisable – and biggest selling – videogame exports of the past decade. We’re excited that the Goose is coming to Aotearoa where it can bring its slapstick humour and chaotic revelry to Puke Ariki. Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition reveals to audiences how it was made, and the wider cultural context it has come from, why the Goose is so mischievous, and I hope it inspires young and old to try their hand at both playing and making quirky videogames.”

To celebrate the exhibition's opening, Puke Ariki Museum will host a day of goose-inspired chaos on Saturday 28 November. Visitors can create their own feathered costumes and join our Goose Fashion Parade, with prizes for the most fabulous, mischievous creations.

Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition is on at Puke Ariki Museum from 28 November 2026 until 7 June 2027.

About ACMI

ACMI is Australia's museum of screen culture. Based in Melbourne's Federation Square, ACMI celebrates film, television, videogames and digital culture through exhibitions, festivals, programmes and touring experiences. ACMI is a globally recognised hub that connects people, communities, technology and ideas to shape our futures.

About House House

House House is a Melbourne-based videogame company comprising Jake Strasser, Michael McMaster, Stuart Gillespie-Cook and Nico Disseldorp. The team are best known as the creators of Untitled Goose Game. They have just released their third game to rave reviews - Big Walk, a family-friendly cooperative adventure game built around communication, exploration and play.

At a glance  

• Puke Ariki, meaning Hill of Chiefs, stands on a former prominent pā site in central New Plymouth. 

• It opened in 2003 as a combined library and museum – an innovative storehouse for Taranaki’s taonga and stories. 

• The museum presents both long-term and regularly changing exhibitions across six gallery spaces. 

• The central and community libraries offer many events designed to foster a love of reading, learning, and connection. 

• Puke Ariki also houses a research centre, restaurant and cafe, and the district’s isite visitor information and ticketing hub.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 

Image caption: Key art from Untitled Goose Game (2019), by House House. Courtesy House House.