This event is in the past.It took place on May 24, 2026 at The Long Island Museum.


This hands-on exhibition proves video games are more than button-mashing escapism: they're connectors that teach teamwork, problem-solving, and social skills. Play at ten interactive stations while learning about diverse game designers and the invisible engineering behind your favorite titles.
Family-friendly
Interactive stations
Diverse representation
STEM career focus
Tips
🎮10 interactive gaming stations to try
🎯celebrates Black and Latinx game designers
👾learn the engineering behind game design
$15
Video Games: The Great Connector
Stony Brook


This hands-on exhibition proves video games are more than button-mashing escapism: they're connectors that teach teamwork, problem-solving, and social skills. Play at ten interactive stations while learning about diverse game designers and the invisible engineering behind your favorite titles.
Family-friendly
Interactive stations
Diverse representation
STEM career focus
Tips
🎮10 interactive gaming stations to try
🎯celebrates Black and Latinx game designers
👾learn the engineering behind game design
$15
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