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The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, today announced the 12 finalists for induction into the hall: Battleship, Catan, Connect Four, cornhole, Furby, scooter, slime, snow, Spirograph, Star Wars Light Saber, Tickle Me Elmo, and Trivial Pursuit.

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September 17, 2025

New issue of the American Journal of Play features article on the importance of play and older adults.

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July 10, 2025

The Strong National Museum of Play is pleased to offer free general admission and parking on Saturday, June 14, in celebration of Juneteenth. The day is presented by the American Dairy Association NE and held in partnership with the Rochester Area Community Foundation and Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission.

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June 3, 2025

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

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May 8, 2025

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

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April 1, 2025

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

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March 6, 2025

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

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March 6, 2025

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

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February 27, 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.

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January 9, 2025

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

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December 12, 2024