"Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline (2011) is a dystopian novel set in 2045, in a world where most people escape the decaying reality by immersing themselves in a virtual platform called OASIS. The OASIS is a vast and interactive digital universe, where users can explore, socialize, and experience gaming through their avatars. The plot follows Wade Watts, a young player who participates in a treasure hunt within the OASIS, organized by its deceased creator, who has hidden puzzles and clues based on 1980s pop culture. Those who manage to solve them will inherit control of the OASIS and a vast fortune.
