Players enter the game's universe with nothing more than their hands. The beauty of Minecraft is its simplicity. With its distinctive pixel graphics, players of all ages find themselves immersed in a vast, open world where the possibilities are endless. Created by Markus Persson, commonly known as 'Notch,' and later developed by Mojang Studios, Minecraft was first released to the public in 2011 and has since grown exponentially in popularity. Engaging, addictive, and immensely creative, Minecraft games have taken the gaming world by storm.