Launched in 2009 by Mojang Studios, Minecraft has become a global success, inspiring character designs and artistic styles. Developed in Sweden by Markus Persson and Jens Bergenstein, the game is accessible to children via a computer, and is the subject of an annual convention called Minecon.

The ultimate sandbox game

Minecraft belongs firmly in the category of sandbox games. This is a rather special category of video and PC games (some say "non-games") where there are no predetermined objectives. Players can create their own world, explore it in open-world mode, and set their own goals. They can also interact with each other: fighting, competing, or just admiring each other's achievements.