The Strong: National Museum of Play, an interactive museum based in Rochester, New York, U.S.A. that is dedicated to the history and exploration of play, has announced its 2019 inductees into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, and the titles being honored include Colossal Cave Adventure, Microsoft Solitaire, Mortal Kombat, and Super Mario Kart.
Other nominees for the 2019 World Video Game Hall of Fame that didn’t make the cut this year include: Candy Crush, Centipede, Dance Dance Revolution, Half-Life, Myst, NBA 2K, Sid Meier’s Civilization, and Super Smash Bros. Melee.
Super Mario Kart’s unique combination of familiar characters and exhilarating, social gameplay produced a powerful franchise that invited friends, family, and gaming fans of all ages to the Mushroom Kingdom for an unforgettable ride.