The National Toy Hall of Fame is housed at The Strong - National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York.
Magic: The Gathering changed the landscape of collectible card gaming with its introduction more than 25 years ago, and it’s become a part of pop culture—leading to book series, electronic games, and even a series on Netflix,” Curator Shannon Symonds said of the selection. “The fact that it continues to maintain popularity is a testament to its revolutionary gameplay and constant evolution, making it engaging for beginners and experts alike.”
One of Three New Inductees
Posted by Milton Griepp on November 9, 2019 @ 2:28 am CT

Wizards of the Coast’s Magic: The Gathering has been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame, along with Matchbox Cars and the coloring book, in a ceremony this week. Magic: The Gathering joins Dungeons & Dragons, Wizards of the Coast’s other flagship property, which was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016 (see “’Dungeons & Dragons’ Inducted into National Toy Hall of Fame”).
The three inductees were chosen from 12 finalists, which included Masters of the Universe, My Little Pony, and Risk.
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