In this issue we explore the power of play in interpretation. Contributions include articles from Techniquest as they celebrate 25 years of learning through play; how ‘touchpods’ are bringing people closer to the world of microscopic plants in Liverpool ; Paul Davies’s thoughts on the potential of gaming technology; how the National Museums of Wales are ‘working at play’ and an interesting take on labeling from Ceredigion Museum Service, as well as a review of our New Media event.