Pembroke Associate Leslie Scott’s ‘Jenga’ Enters US Toy Hall of Fame

Congratulations to Pembroke Senior Associate Leslie Scott, whose highly popular invention Jenga was inducted into the US’s National Toy Hall of Fame.

A common family favourite around the world, Jenga entered the market in 1983 and grew rapidly to the point where it is now sold in 117 countries across the world and loved by players of all ages.

Reflecting on the latest landmark that Jenga has achieved by reaching the US Toy Hall of Fame, Leslie commented: “I am thrilled! And I’m honoured and delighted, too, that I am to be included in an upcoming Strong Museum exhibition of women who created a toy or game that became a classic. It’s very exciting.”

Leslie’s full interview with Science Blog can be read on the Oxford University website.