BLASTAR WAS A GAME WRITTEN BY ELON MUSK IN 1984 (AT THE AGE OF 12). THE SOURCE CODE WAS PUBLISHED IN A MAGAZINE HE RECEIVED $500 FOR IT. THIS WEBSITE INCLUDE A REPRODUCTION OF THE PAGE FROM THE PUBLICATION WHERE IT APPEARED. THIS VERSION IS BASED ON THE LISTING. ELON HAS SINCE MOVED BEYOND 8-BIT SPACESHIPS.