Press Releases

May 8, 2025

The class of 2025 is announced! Defender, Goldeneye 007, Quake, and Tamagotchi.

April 1, 2025

Teachers, not just students, need play in the classroom to thrive

March 6, 2025

Learn more about this year’s finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame. Induction will be held on May 8.

March 6, 2025

The World Video Game Hall of Fame announces 12 finalists for 2025. Fans may vote for a Player’s Choice ballot.

February 27, 2025

Kenneth Glazer elected new chair. Erika Duthiers and Dawn Williams-Fuller elected as vice chairs.

January 9, 2025

“Ruh-Roh” SCOOBY-DOO!™ and the gang invite families to solve a gem of a mystery when the SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem exhibit opens Saturday, January 18, 2025 at The Strong National Museum of Play.

December 12, 2024

The Strong receives collection of materials from family of Steve Epstein, icon in the coin-op industry.

November 18, 2024

In a special, double issue, the American Journal of Play moves beyond the theory of play to focus on the play objects themselves.

November 12, 2024

The three inductees for 2024 are revealed: My Little Pony, Phase 10, and Transformers!

October 24, 2024

Rochester’s most playful gala returns! Funds raised from Play Ball support the museum’s outreach programs and play-based mission.

October 3, 2024

The Strong announces access to Aira, an app to increase accessibility for guests who are blind or have low vision.

September 18, 2024

Can My Little Pony outrun the stick horse? Will Hess Toy Trucks cross the finish line before remote-controlled vehicles? Can Phase 10 play a better hand than Sequence?