The world’s largest Donkey Kong arcade game of its kind is set to arrive at a New York museum as part of The Strong National Museum Of Play’s 90,000 square-foot expansion. Working with Nintendo of America, the museum was able to provide input on the design of the massive game. At 370% larger than the original, the aluminum-framed, MDF-fiberboard game will feature a standard-size control panel with buttons and a joystick. A motherboard from an original Donkey Kong cabinet will be used in the machine, providing players with the genuine game experience, and the expansion of the museum is expected to open on June 30, 2023.
Donkey Kong Joins Museum Collection
The Strong National Museum of Play has announced a new addition to its collection of video games as part of its 90,000 square-foot expansion, a massive 20-foot Donkey Kong arcade game that is 370% larger than the original. The game features an aluminum frame and MDF fiberboard, with its motherboard from an original Donkey Kong cabinet, providing visitors with an authentic gaming experience. The expansion is expected to open on June 30, 2023.
Whimsical Installation to Honor Iconic Game
The Strong National Museum of Play is set to include a larger-than-life Donkey Kong arcade game in its upcoming expansion. According to a news release from the museum, the new installation was designed to honor the iconic status of its namesake game, which has been a true titan in the video game world. Jon-Paul Dyson, vice president and director of The Strong’s International Center for the History of Electronic Games, said the new exhibit will be playful and whimsical, just like the original game.
The Genuine Experience
The Strong National Museum of Play’s upcoming expansion will feature a standard-size control panel with a joystick and familiar buttons on the massive Donkey Kong arcade game, which is made of an aluminum frame and MDF fiberboard. The motherboard from an original Donkey Kong cabinet will be used in the machine, providing players with an authentic gaming experience. The game is 370% larger than the original and is set to become a new centerpiece at the museum.
Video Game Hall of Fame
The Strong National Museum of Play is home to the World Video Game Hall of Fame, which honors video games that have significantly impacted the industry. This year’s finalists include Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Barbie Fashion Designer, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Computer Space, FIFA International Soccer, GoldenEye 007, The Last of Us, NBA 2K, Quake, Wii Sports, and Wizardry. The inductee will be announced on May 4.
