# Minecraft Classic: A Blast from the Past
One of the most well-known and influential video games of all time is Minecraft. It has sold over 200 million copies and has more than 130 million monthly active players. But how did it all start? What was the original vision of its creator, Markus "Notch" Persson? And how can you experience it today?
In this blog post, we will take a look at Minecraft Classic, the browser-based version of the game that was released for its 10th anniversary in 2019. We will explore its features, limitations, and charm, and show you how to play it for free.
## What is Minecraft Classic?
Minecraft Classic is a remake of the original Minecraft game that was launched in 2009. It is a sandbox game where you can create and destroy anything you want with 32 different blocks. You can also invite up to nine friends to join your world and chat with them.
Minecraft Classic is not meant to be a full-fledged game, but rather a nostalgic tribute to the early days of Minecraft development. It has all the original bugs, glitches, and quirks that made it unique and fun. For example, you can place blocks on top of yourself, walk through walls, and flood your world with water or lava.
Minecraft Classic also has a very simple interface that only shows your inventory and chat box. There are no menus, options, or tutorials. You have to figure out everything by yourself or by asking other players.
## How to play Minecraft Classic?
To play Minecraft Classic, you don't need to download or install anything. You just need a web browser that supports WebGL or WebRTC (such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari) and an internet connection.
You can access Minecraft Classic by visiting. There you will see a randomly generated URL that you can copy and share with your friends if you want them to join your world. You can also change your username by clicking on it.
Once you enter the game, you will see a randomly generated world made of grassy hills, trees, waterfalls, caves, and lakes. You can move around with WASD keys and jump with the spacebar. You can also fly by double-tapping the spacebar and looking around with your mouse.
To place or remove blocks from your inventory (which contains 32 different types of blocks), you have to use your mouse wheel or number keys (1-9) to select them and then click on the left or right mouse buttons respectively.
You can also chat with other players by pressing the T key and typing your message. You can see their names above their heads as well as their messages on the bottom left corner of your screen.
## Why play Minecraft Classic?
Minecraft Classic may seem very primitive compared to the modern version of Minecraft (which has hundreds of blocks,
biomes,
mobs,
items,
crafting,
Redstone,
commands,
mods,
servers,
and more), but it still has its own charm
and appeal.
Playing Minecraft Classic is like going back in time
and seeing how far
the game has come
in terms of graphics,
gameplay,
and features.
It is also a way
to appreciate
the creativity
and vision
of Notch
and his team
who started this project
as a hobby
and turned it into a phenomenon.
Moreover,
playing Minecraft Classic is fun
and relaxing.
You don't have to worry about survival,
goals,
or challenges.
You just have to enjoy building whatever comes to your mind
or exploring what others have built.
You can also make new friends online who share your passion for this game.
## Conclusion
Minecraft Classic is a free browser-based version of the original Minecraft game that was released for its 10th anniversary in 2019. It is a sandbox game where you can create and destroy anything you want with 32 different blocks. You can also invite up to nine friends to join your world and chat with them.
Minecraft Classic is not meant to be a full-fledged game but rather a nostalgic tribute to the early days of Minecraft development. It has all the original bugs glitches, and quirks that made it unique and fun. For example, you can place blocks on top of yourself, walk through walls, and flood your world with water lava.
Minecraft Classic also has a very simple interface that only shows the inventory chat box. There are no menu options or tutorials. You have to figure out everything yourself asking other players.
To play Minecraft classic, you don't need to download or install anything. You just need a web browser that supports WebGL WebRTC such as Chrome Firefox Edge Safari internet connection.
