Member early opening at 9 a.m. each day of opening weekend! Save the day with the heroic PAW Patrol pups at the all-new PAW Patrol: Adventure Play exhibit, presented in The
PAW Patrol: Adventure Play Opening
Member early opening at 9 a.m. each day of opening weekend! Save the day with the heroic PAW Patrol pups at the all-new PAW Patrol: Adventure Play exhibit, presented in The
Video Game Fathers
Father’s Day, being right around the corner, reminded me of some of the most and least paternal characters presented in video games. Whether they’re role models, deadbeats, or
I Hope This Blog Bores You
“Only boring people get bored.” This was my mother’s retort every time I told her I was bored. Like, so bored. Like “roll your eyes and sigh and flop down on your bed in
Pinball Playfields: A Flippin’ Good Time
Pinball is a game that dates back nearly a century, with many companies in the industry rising and falling and designers creating icons of the ever-evolving superstar of
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Top 25 Video Game Villains 1: Evil Beginnings
Who’s the baddest of them all? Find out one opinion here. This and each of our next four ICHEG blogs are dedicated to those nefarious antagonists we love to hate—video game
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Heroines Just as Interesting as Heroes
The video game company Her Interactive adopted the slogan “For Girls Who Aren’t Afraid of a Mouse.” The firm’s fan letters and focus group collections informed my research on how
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Light Up the Night with Mega Man Rock
I have a confession to make. It’s kind of embarrassing, but I’m hoping readers will understand. I’m 34 years old, and just recently, I attended my first rock concert. Perhaps
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A Genealogy of Fantasy Play (with a Special Nod to Iceland)
Today, fantasy role-playing video games—in which players assume the role of heroes wielding swords, casting spells, riding dragons, and battling monsters—are among the most popular
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Theodore Roosevelt and the Redemptive Powers of Play
As a man, President Theodore Roosevelt preached and lived a muscular gospel of action. T.R. commanded the bully pulpit, busted corporate trusts, hunted big game, and willingly took
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Wreck-It Ralph and Video Game Villainy
The Strong recently acquired a custom-built Fix-It Felix Jr. arcade video game at the center of Disney Animation Studios’ 2012 film Wreck-It Ralph. This summer, visitors to The
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Superheroes Weekend!
Soar into The Strong for a hero-filled weekend! Enjoy meet and greets with some of the most beloved heroes, see LEGO displays, practice your superhero moves, become a registered
