New on Roblox : 'Final Score – the Music Game
For the first time ever, a symphony orchestra launches its own Roblox game. The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and the ELJA Foundation present Final Score – the Music Game, a free multiplayer game with music performed and recorded by the orchestra itself.
In Final Score, young people aged approximately 11 to 17 years are introduced to classical music in an active and adventurous way, while collaborating online. As they defeat enemies together, they progress through the game and, in a fun and playful manner, learn more about musical instruments, composers, and how music works. The game was developed by the game specialists at Accenture Song. Accenture is one of the Concertgebouw Orchestra's partners. More than fifty young people contributed to the game’s development, from research and co-creation to the testing phase, ensuring the game is as exciting and engaging as possible.
Sound effects performed by our musicians
The game features a rich variety of live recordings by the orchestra throughout its different stages and worlds. For instance, Het pand der goden ('The Pledge of the Gods’) by the Surinamese composer Helstone plays in the lobby, while parts from Wagner’s Götterdämmerung set the mood on Volcano Island. Elsewhere in the game, Debussy’s Fêtes and Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony make playful appearances. Even the sound effects were specially recorded by orchestra musicians using flute, trumpet, trombone, percussion and even a piccolo.
Restoring harmony and rescuing musicians
Final Score takes you through five awesome worlds, with the first two - Harmony Farms en Fort Issimo - ready to play now. The third world, Mt. Misty Möll, launches this Friday, and the final two worlds are coming soon. You play as the Maestro, armed with a set of magical instruments. Your mission? Restore harmony by taking down titans and their minions, and rescue orchestra musicians.
Explore wild music worlds packed with action. Collect cool instruments, gain points, and unlock epic skins by completing mini-games. Each instrument has its own unique abilities – choose the right ones for your journey! The deeper you go, the tougher the enemies, but the rewards keep getting better!
How to play Final Score
Final Score is now available on Roblox – a free gaming platform you can access on various devices, including mobile phones and tablets. Use the link or scan the QR code below to play. Final Score is completely free.
The making of Final Score
Dominik Winterling, Managing Director Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra:
'On behalf of the Concertgebouw Orchestra, I am incredibly proud of the introduction of Final Score, an online game for young people around the world to play for free. This is a great example of our ambition as a leading orchestra to constantly push our boundaries and look for new ways to enthuse people about the beautiful music we play. Music and technology bring people together, and through Final Score we are introducing classical music to a young audience in an accessible way. Thanks to our collaboration with the ELJA Foundation and the creative power of Accenture Song, with Final Score we have developed a unique game that will inspire new generations to develop an interest in our artform.'
Astrid Rose, Managing Director ELJA Foundation:
‘With Final Score – The Music Game, we are building a bridge between worlds: that of classical music and that of our younger generation. In a magical and adventurous (online) world, young people discover not only the power of the symphony orchestra but also that of creativity, collaboration, and wonder. Final Score shows how art, culture, and technology can reinforce each other, and how imagination can inspire and connect a new generation. As that is exactly what the ELJA Foundation stands for, we are incredibly proud of the result and of our partnership with the Concertgebouw Orchestra and Accenture Song.’
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