Minecraft

I really don't get what the game Minecraft is all about. I've heard about it from my daughter and my nephew who have gone so crazy about such game. Since it's already summer and my daughter doesn't have school anymore she spends most of her time checking on her Minecraft game. 
From time to time, my daughter shows me her several worlds in Minecraft, the houses, pet animals, trees, and many others. And since I really wanted to know what the game is all about, I've searched online about it and here's what I found out.

Minecraft is a game about breaking and placing blocks. At first, people built structures to protect against nocturnal monsters, but as the game grew players worked together to create wonderful, imaginative things.

It can also be about adventuring with friends or watching the sun rise over a blocky ocean. It’s pretty. Brave players battle terrible things in The Nether, which is more scary than pretty. You can also visit a land of mushrooms if it sounds more like your cup of tea.

Source: minecraft.net