WELCOME TO BRAIN FEST 2023
A mid-year activity for schools: 18 - 25 May 2023
After a two-year hiatus, the highly anticipated Brain Fest 2023 is back with its latest edition: Magic.. Mystery.. Mayhem! Brain Fest features our signature mass escape game, tied to the spectacular special effects science show titled “The ELECTRIFIED Show: Spark”.
ABOUT
In this mass escape game, students will race against time and put their heads together to solve the disappearance of a magician before his next show. Not only will they learn about various brain functions, the mass escape game encourages character building through teamwork, time management and strategic problem solving. Explanations on various aspects of the game and the brain functions required to solve the puzzles will be given at the end of the game.
| Title | Activity Type |
| Magic.. Mystery.. Mayhem! | Mass Escape Game |
| The ELECTRIFIED Show: Spark | Special Effects Science Show |
| Unmasking the Magic | Self-exploratory Gallery Trail |
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Venue: Science Centre Singapore, Annexe Hall 2
Duration: 1 h 15 min (including pre- and post- activity briefing)
Capacity: max. 200 pax/session
Suitable for Pri 5 and above
An hour to the biggest show of his life, the magician is nowhere to be found. The only clues to his disappearance lie in his lair. It is up to you to uncover his whereabouts amidst smoke and mirrors, tricks only the sharpest may outwit. The show must go on. Can you find the magician in time?
In this mass escape game, you will be tested on the following soft skills to obtain the missing pieces from different puzzles:
- Creative thinking
- Focus and alertness
- Memory
- Instinct and coordination
- Inferential skill
- Problem-solving
This is a team-based game, each team can comprise a maximum of 5 members. Please form the groups before attending. There may be more than 1 school playing the game together.
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Venue: Science Centre Singapore, Annexe Hall 1
Duration: 45 min
Capacity: max. 400 pax/session
Suitable for Pri 1 and above
The ELECTRIFIED Show is a spectacular special effect science show with creative story-telling that brings the audience into a high-tech fantasy world to mystify, amaze, and SPARK the curiosity of the mind. Performers travel through time and dimensions, creating beautiful and spectacular experiences. In the show, you will be exposed to multi-sensory experiences with interactive elements.
Students attending Brain Fest on selected dates will get to enjoy an exclusive preview of The ELECTRIFIED Show: Spark before its official opening.
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Venue: Science Centre Singapore, Galleries
Recommended duration: 1 hour (Trail booklet provided)
Curious about the different ways magic can be explained by simple science concepts? Take a self-guided trip around the galleries armed with a trail booklet to facilitate your learning journey. Unravel the mysteries behind the scientific concepts visited in Brain Fest and experience the phenomena for yourself while you find the answers to questions that may leave you with more questions.
With a wide range of topics like optical illusions, mirrors, phobias, electricity and music, you’ll never worry that there is not enough to do in the Science Centre galleries.
Click here to view or download Annex A: Suggested Links to Curriculum
Click here to view or download Brain Fest Poster
DATE & PACKAGE OPTIONS
| Date | What's Included | Cost* |
| 18, 19 May | Brain Fest + Gallery Trail | $12 / pax |
| 22 May | Brain Fest only | $12 / pax |
| 23, 24, 25 May | Brain Fest + Gallery Trail + The ELECTRIFIED Show | $32 / pax |
Brain Fest and The ELECTRIFIED Show are highly discounted for Singapore-based school groups only. The usual price is approximately $80 per pax for Brain Fest and $120 per pax for Brain Fest + The ELECTRIFIED Show package.
*Science Centre admission is complimentary for local schools and international schools who are Science Centre members. Science Centre admission fees apply to non-member international schools based in Singapore.
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| Morning | Afternoon |
Option 1:
9:00 am: Mass Escape Game
10:00 am: Gallery Trail
11:00 am: End
| Option 3:
11:00 am: Gallery Trail
12:00 pm: Mass Escape Game
1:00 pm: End
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Option 2:
10:30 am: Mass Escape Game
11:30 am: Gallery Trail
12:30 pm: End
| Option 4:
2:00 pm: Mass Escape Game
3:00 pm: Gallery Trail
4:00 pm: End
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| | Option 5:
2:30 pm: Gallery Trail
3:30 pm: Mass Escape Game
4:30 pm: End
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Note: Gallery Trail not available on 22 May as Science Centre is closed on that day. Only Brain Fest activities will be open.
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| Morning | Afternoon |
Option 6:
9:00 am: Mass Escape Game
10:30 am: The ELECTRIFIED Show
11:30 am: Gallery Trail
12:30 pm: End
| Option 8:
2:00 pm: Mass Escape Game
3:30 pm: The ELECTRIFIED Show
4:30 pm: Gallery Trail
5:30 pm: End
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Option 7:
9:30 am: Gallery Trail
10:30 am: The ELECTRIFIED Show
11:30 am: Mass Escape Game
12:45 pm: End
| Option 9:
2:30 pm: Gallery Trail
3:30 pm: The ELECTRIFIED Show
4:30 pm: Mass Escape Game
5:45 pm: End
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Please arrive 20 min earlier than the stated programme start time to allow time for registration and moving to the venue (i.e. please arrive Science Centre by 8.40am if you book for the 9am session).
To minimise disruption, late-comers will be denied entry to the mass escape game and/or show, whichever applicable. However, they can still visit the galleries at Science Centre except on 22 May.
Confirmation of booking will be sent through our online booking system (OBS) and will be invoiced directly to your school.