A strange little side quest
The next time Strongest Minion asks for one more try, remember that game ideas rarely appear from nowhere. Early computer role-playing games helped turn rules, inventories, exploration and character progression into systems that could support long-form digital adventures. And the history keeps stacking up: The Oregon Trail eventually appeared across generations of computer hardware and sold tens of millions of copies, making it one of the most enduring educational games. Not bad for a few facts hiding behind a Play button.