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Ready Player One Timeline, image - Coggle Diagram
Ready Player One Timeline
We are introduced to the world and the OASIS—a virtual universe used as an escape from the decaying real world.
James Halliday dies, announcing the Easter Egg Hunt. Whoever finds the three keys gains control of the OASIS.
Halliday’s Death & the Contest Begins
Wade (Parzival) wins the first key by driving backward through a chaotic race.
The First Challenge — The Race
Wade meets Art3mis in the OASIS and begins to fall for her.
Meeting Art3mis & Growing Connection
The High Five work together to solve the next two clues: visiting a haunted recreation of The Shining and playing Adventure.
Solving the Second & Third Clues
IOI attacks Wade’s aunt and arrests Art3mis. Wade escapes and connects with rebels like Helen and Sho in real life.
IOI Captures Wade / Real-World Resistance
Massive gamer battle between IOI and the rebels to reach the final key
Final Battle at Castle Anorak
Parzival plays Adventure, passes the final test (to not take control for greed), and wins the contest.
Wade Wins the Egg
Wade and friends take control of the OASIS and shut it down two days a week to promote real-life interaction.
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