5 Kilobytes, One Boy, and a Game That Made History | Part 11
Oct 20, 2026
Using a basic Commodore VIC-20 computer, Elon developed Blastar, a space-themed video game that demonstrated his early interest in technology and problem-solving. He eventually sold the game's code for $500, marking an impressive milestone in his childhood.
This story reveals the early beginnings of a young mind fascinated by computers, science fiction, and the challenge of building something from scratch. Before the rockets, electric cars, and billion-dollar companies, there was a boy experimenting with code and discovering what he could create.
Watch this episode to explore the childhood achievement that became an early chapter in Elon Musk's journey.
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