PALEYGX Gaming & VR

PaleyGX is the ultimate family-friendly gaming & VR studio with game tournaments, all the latest systems and hottest games, and a great place to host a birthday party!

🎮 65+ games on 20+ gaming stations, including popular platforms such as Nintendo Switch and the new Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X, PC, & PlayStation 5
🥽 30+ VR games including PlayStation VR2 and Meta Quest 3 headsets

Don't miss out on the fun—jump down to check out our full list of games now!

Tournaments Gaming & VR Birthday Parties

Minecraft Coding Workshop, 8+ FREE!

Develop your programming skills by quickly creating and modding retro arcade games with Blocks and JavaScript in Microsoft MakeCode editor, a free online learn-to-code platform where anyone can build games, code devices, and mod Minecraft!

Friday, July 11, 2025 or Wednesday, August 13, 2025  |  1:00 – 3:00 pm
PaleyGX Studio   |  The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC

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PaleyGX Tournaments

PaleyGX is the top destination for gamers, enthusiasts, and spectators alike. Whether you’re competing for glory or cheering on your favorite players, we have something exciting for everyone.

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Upcoming Tournaments—Sign Up Now!
How to Participate:
  1. Register for Tournaments: Secure your spot by clicking individual tournament names and dates to register in advance.

  2. Invite Friends & Family: Share the excitement with those who love competitive gaming.

  3. Become a Paley Member: Enjoy tournaments for FREE plus additional benefits and exclusive access to future events.

Events and participants are subject to change.​

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Gaming Every Day at PaleyGX—Featured Games:

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Step into the world of Disney Speedstorm at PaleyGX and buckle up for an adrenaline rush like no other! Experience the thrill of racing through Disney & Pixar-inspired racetracks, featuring iconic elements like the Scare Floor from Monster, Inc., Arendelle from Frozen, Candy Kingdom from Wreck-It Ralph, and more! Join a roster of 50+ Racers from iconic Disney and Pixar worlds, like Mickey Mouse, Vanellope, WALL•E, Elsa, and more for an unforgettable battle on the track. Whether you're an Individual+ or Family Member, you can enjoy exclusive gaming benefits and game free all year long. Don’t forget to share your achievements and unlocks with our community—let’s race together!

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Get ready to join the foam-blasting frenzy in FOAMSTARS, the new online 4v4 foam-party shooter! Grab your controllers and compete in the eccentric city of Bath Vegas where a quirky and colorful cast of athletes are taking part in the FOAMSMASH tournament. Manipulate the foam to control the battlefield. Create slippery surfaces to slide around the arena at high speed, build walls to defend from attacks, or create high vantage points to take out the opposition. Or simply just foam up the opposition and take them down! Are you ready to become a FOAMSTAR?

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Get ready for an electrifying VR experience like never before with Dungeons of Eternity! Immerse yourself in intense combat and thrilling exploration as you swing swords, hurl axes, aim bows, and wield magic staffs to survive deadly traps and enemies. With realistic physics and stunning visuals, this VR hack-n-slash is unlike any other. Every dungeon is uniquely generated for endless replayability. Customize your avatar and gear with randomly generated weapons, ensuring a fresh challenge each time. Whether solo or with friends, dive into this co-op dungeon crawler for the ultimate VR fantasy experience! Are you ready to embark on the adventure? Step into Dungeons of Eternity VR and unleash your inner warrior today!

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Escape into a fun and beautiful world filled with the best mini golf courses you’ve ever seen! Play by yourself, meet someone new, or challenge your friends in a private game with up to 8 people. Extremely realistic physics create the perfect experience for hardcore golfers and casual players alike. Sink a perfect hole-in-one, search for lost balls, unlock hidden clubs, or just relax and take in the views from one of our 16 included courses. The golf is miniature, but the fun is huge!

Mighty Coconut

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Calling all gaming enthusiasts! We're thrilled to bring you the PS5 adventure, Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Dive into the unique stories of Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they protect Marvel’s New York. Experience the thrill of soaring across skyscrapers with the new Web Wings feature, explore an expanded Marvel’s New York, and prepare for heart-pounding battles against iconic villains. This isn't just a game - it's your exclusive passport to the Marvel's Spider-Man universe! Don't miss out! Swing by our PaleyGX studio and immerse in this web-slinging adventure today!

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Join us in welcoming the pioneer of survival shows, Les Stroud, as he redefines immersive entertainment with his groundbreaking venture - Survivorman VR: The Descent. This revolutionary virtual reality experience takes inspiration from his iconic documentary series, Survivorman, and catapults it into uncharted territory. This survival simulator invites you to don your headset, brace yourself for an unparalleled journey, and put your survival skills to the ultimate test. So, are you ready to embark on this extraordinary adventure? To feel the adrenaline rush of survival against all odds? To learn, to experience, and to triumph? Gear up, step into the virtual wild, and see if you have what it takes to be the ultimate survivor.

Cream Productions Inc. Les Stroud Productions Inc.

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Get ready for an electrifying gaming experience like never before with Street Fighter 6! This highly anticipated game is redefining the genre with its explosive style, diverse roster of characters, and a new system built for creativity. Whether you’re new to fighting games, a pro player, an artist, a collector, or simply a fan of the series, Street Fighter 6 has something for everyone. Street Fighter 6 introduces two brand new modes called World Tour and Battle Hub, taking the gaming experience to a whole new level of excitement and engagement. Developed on Capcom’s RE Engine, the game boasts stunning modern graphics, bringing every detail to life, from individual muscle movements to cinematic Super Arts.

© CAPCOM CO., LTD. 2023 All Rights Reserved.

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Ready, Aim, POP! Band together with other archers to defend your realm from terrifying balloon enemies! Grab your bow and arrow, choose your elemental power, and rain down magical arrows from your castle tower. Strategically chat with your team to take down the increasingly challenging waves of these floating abominations and defeat difficult giant bosses. Try to earn the MVP crown in every game and climb the seasonal leaderboards. Endless fun and repeat playability!

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Just when you thought you were out, we’re pulling you back in, Agent! Your skills - and survival rate - make you one of our most capable agents, and you’ve resurfaced right on time. Zoraxis, our sworn enemy, has something new up its sleeve and we fear dire consequences if we don’t stop its diabolical schemes. We’re counting on you to throw a wrench (or screwdriver) into whatever evil is brewing. In I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine, an escape room VR puzzler, you need to protect the Agency and the world as we know it, without losing your wits…or your life!

I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine was created by Schell Games.

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Eleven VR is a jaw-droppingly realistic table tennis experience made by For Fun Labs for Virtual Reality Headsets. The critically acclaimed and award winning game was developed by a long time table tennis fanatic and dedicated engineers. Eleven is constantly touted as one of the most realistic games you can play in VR, and the best game available in VR. It is played daily by enthusiasts around the globe. The team at Eleven VR is committed to ensuring the closest experience to what it is like to play in real life. Eleven VR was released widely in 2019 and has been improved & developed ever since then. For Fun Labs is a global VR gaming studio based in Austin, Texas and are also the developers of the games Bounce Shot and Pickleball Pro. For Fun Labs was founded in 2016 and boasts a team of over 20 developers and operators.

Eleven VR was created by Roman Rekhler (NYC Native), Hamzeh Alsalhi, and Oscar Vazquez. It is available on Meta Quest, Pico, and Steam.

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Blaston is a fast-paced PvP VR shooter where your survival hinges on one simple rule: Never. Stay. Still. Duel players in a slow-motion bullet-hell as you collect weapons, personalize your loadout, and move your whole body to dodge oncoming fire as you line up your next perfect shot. Customize your weapons with game-changing attachments, glow up your avatar and aresenal with new looks, and create player-hosted tournaments in the Ozo Lounge. Get ready to break a sweat!

Blaston is a trademark of Resolution Games.

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The Virtual Reality (VR) lab is limited to age 12+ for PlayStation® VR2 and age 13+ for Meta Quest 3 (per manufacturer’s requirements).

Note: The PaleyGX Studio will close early at 3:30 pm on June 13, 20, 21, and 22.

Video Games & VR Titles available at PALEYGX

Video Games

Disney Speedstorm (E)
FC25 (E)
Foam Stars (E)
Fortnite (T)
Forza Horizon 5 (E)
Gran Turismo 7 (E)
Grounded (T)
HALO Infinite (T)
Hogwarts Legacy (E)
It Takes Two (T)
Just Dance (E)
Kena: Bridge of Spirits (T)
League of Legends (T)
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (E)
Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures (E)
Madden NFL 25 (E)
EA College Football 25 (E)
Mario Kart 8 Ultimate (E)
Mario Party Superstars (E)
Super Mario Party Jamboree (E)
Luigi’s Mansion 2 (E)
Princess Peach Showtime (E)
Mario vs Donkey Kong (E)
Super Mario Bros Wonder (E)

Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (E)
Mario Tennis Aces (E)
Mario vs Donkey Kong (E)
Metroid Dread (E)
Minecraft Dungeons (E)
Minecraft Legends (E)
MLB The Show 24 (E)
NBA 2K25 (E)
NHL 2025 (E)
Undisputed (T)
Open Roads (T)
Pokémon Legends: Pokémon GX Arceus (E)
Princess Peach: Showtime! (E)
Ratchet & Clank™: Rift Apart (E)
Returnal™ (T)
Sackboy™: A Big Adventure (E)
The Sims 4 (T)
Stray (E10+)
Street Fighter 6 (T)
Super Mario Party (E)
Super Smash Bros Ultimate (E10+)
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2 (T)
Uncharted™: Legacy of Thieves Collection (T)
VALORANT (T)
WWE 2K24 (T)

VR Titles

Battle Bows (E10+)
Blaston (E10+)
Cities VR (E10+)
Demeter (E)
Down the Rabbit Hole (E)
Dragon Fist: VR Kung Fu (T)
Drums Rock VR (E10+)
Dungeons of Eternity (T)
Eleven VR (E)
Horizon™ Call of the Mountain (E10+)
I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine (E10+)
Monkey Doo (E10+)
Spacefolk City (E)
SuperFly (E10+)
Survivorman VR (T)
Synth Riders (E)
Tetris Effect (E10+)
The Thrill of the Fight (E10+)
Until You Fall (E10+)
Walkabout Mini Golf (E10+)
The New Salsa Academy (E10+)
Tiny Archers (E10+)
Racket Club (E10+)
Rogue Ascent VR (T)
Demeo Battles (E10+)
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem (E10+)

ESRB Ratings
E: Everyone
E10+: Everyone 10+
T: Teen

Have your family join our family with a Paley Family Membership at The Paley Museum, where media, sports, gaming, and entertainment come together.

Enjoy all the perks of Family Membership and Individual+ Membership including free admission for you and your family (2 adults and up to 4 kids), exclusive ticket presale and discounts, family events and exhibits, screenings, arts & crafts, unlimited gaming, and so much more year-round.

PaleyGX Birthday Parties & Special Events

For Individual+ / Family Members and above, host your private birthday party in the PaleyGX Studio!

  • Includes up to 20 children (add up to 5 more for an additional fee, max 25).
  • 90 minutes of gaming & 30 minutes of pizza, drinks, and fun!
  • The PaleyGX gaming studio is open to all ages. The Virtual Reality (VR) lab is limited to age 12+ for PlayStation® VR2 and age 13+ for Meta Quest 3 (per manufacturer’s requirements).
  • Exclusive benefit for Individual+ / Family and above Member levels.
  • Download our birthday flyer for details and pricing.

Click HERE to learn about our Birthday Parties

Contact membership@paleycenter.org to book your party! 

Get all these amazing perks and more when you join now!

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Become a Paley Member on the day of your visit, and we will apply the admission cost towards your Membership fee!

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Paley Family & Individual+ Members get unlimited gaming!

Not yet a Member? Talk to a Membership representative at 212.621.6780 or click the button below to learn about all of our Membership levels!

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Choose your entrance date and time. Game on!

Already a Paley Member? Thank you! Input your unique membership ID (including dashes) or the temporary code in your confirmation email into the access key field at the link below.

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25 West 52 Street, New York City

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Please read the PaleyGX Code of Conduct.

Hogwarts: HOGWARTS LEGACY software © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by Avalanche. WIZARDING WORLD and HARRY POTTER Publishing Rights © J.K. Rowling. PORTKEY GAMES, HOGWARTS LEGACY, WIZARDING WORLD AND HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia © and ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., WB SHIELD LOGO: ™ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s23)

LEGO® STAR WARS™: THE SKYWALKER SAGA. SOFTWARE © 2022 TT Games Ltd. Produced by TT Games under license from the LEGO Group. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and the Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ©2022 The LEGO Group. STAR WARS © & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.

FIFA: Electronic Arts, EA, EA SPORTS and the EA SPORTS logo are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Official FIFA licensed product. FIFA and FIFA's Official Licensed Product Logo are copyrights and/or trademarks of FIFA.

Madden: Electronic Arts, EA SPORTS, and the EA SPORTS logo are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. The mark "John Madden" and the name, likeness and other attributes of John Madden reproduced on this product are trademarks or other intellectual property of Red Bear, Inc. or John Madden. Officially Licensed Product of NFL PLAYERS INC. and NFLPA.COM. Officially Licensed Product of the National Football League.

League of Legends: TM and © Riot Games, Inc.

Tetris: Tetris ® & © 1985~2022 Tetris Holding

Microsoft, Forza Horizon, Halo Infinite, Minecraft are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

More Paley Events Calendar

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Ongoing—Daily Screenings from the Paley Archive
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Upcoming Screenings at The Paley Museum

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Friday, June 13, 2025 – Sunday, September 7, 2025
Wednesdays to Sundays, 12:00 - 6:00 pm
The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC
Free for Paley Members I Included in General Admission

30 Years of Everybody Loves Raymond: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute

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Saturday, June 14, 2025
Check-in: 1:45 pm
Games Start: 2:30 pm
The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC

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