A strange little side quest
The next time Bricks Smasher asks for one more try, remember that game ideas rarely appear from nowhere. The first crossword puzzle book appeared in 1924 in a cautious initial printing of 3,600 copies, complete with a free pencil. And then there is this: A major archery competition held at Finsbury in England in 1583 drew about 3,000 participants. The details change, but the appeal of learning a system and trying again is remarkably persistent.