Have you ever wondered what Elon Musk was up to when he was just 12 years old?
Here's a Cool Tip. Play Blastar, a retro space shooter created by a 12-year-old Elon Musk!
Dive into the pixelated past and experience the game that sparked a tech revolution.
But Blastar isn't just a relic of history – it's a surprisingly fun and addictive game!
And yes, Elon Musk -- that Elon Musk of Tesla, SpaceX and Twitter fame -- wrote this game when he was only 12 years old.
He even earned a published article with the code and $500 for his efforts.
Here's an article with more information about Elon and the Blastar game.
If you're curious about early gaming or simply want a nostalgic thrill, grab your keyboard and prepare for alien annihilation.
So, how do you blast your way into Musk's childhood memory lane?
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fig. 1 - Blastar |
Here's how to do it.
- Navigate to Blastar or find Blastar online or through emulation software. Several versions exist, including the original BASIC code and later enhanced versions.
- The objective of the game is simple – pilot your spaceship and destroy waves of enemy alien freighters before they unleash deadly "Status Beam Machines" on Earth.
- Use your keyboard --- arrow keys to move and spacebar to fire --- to maneuver your ship and blast enemies with lasers.
- Collect bonus points for destroying missiles and avoiding collisions.
Blastar is an easy to learn but challenging to master.
Enjoy!
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