> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.splinterlands.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.splinterlands.com/company/timeline/history-2018.md).

# History 2018

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**May 26 -** Steem Monsters is announced and launched. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@aggroed/steem-monsters-alpha-release-a-collectible-trading-card-game-with-rpg-elements-comes-alive-on-the-steem-blockchain)\
**June 1 -** Steem Monsters reaches 10,000 Booster Packs sold. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/10k-booster-packs-sold-new-card-art-a-glimpse-into-the-future)\
**June 8 -** Steem Monsters reaches the 1000 Starter Packs sold mark. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/steem-monsters-celebration-1-000-starter-packs-sold)\
**June 14 -** The first Alpha *Gold Foil Cards* are created and airdropped to collectors. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/steem-monsters-collector-s-edition-gold-foil-cards)\
**June 23 -** Steem Monsters begins accepting BTC, LTC, and ETH. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/steem-monsters-update-now-accepting-btc-ltc-and-eth-plus-new-effects-for-legendaries)

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**July 14 -** Steem Monsters' *Monster Market* is officially opened for business. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/monster-market-is-open-for-business)\
**July 25 -** Steem Monsters begins accepting US dollars for purchases. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/steem-monsters-official-update-now-accepting-usd-supporting-steemfest-kickstarter-sneak-peek-toward-beta)\
**August 2 -** Steem Monsters reaches 100,000 packs sold. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/legendary-gold-foil-giveaway-to-celebrate-100-000-packs-sold)\
**August 23 -** First Gameplay mechanics and battle preview are revealed. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/steem-monsters-gameplay-mechanics-revealed)\
**August 29 -** Steem Monsters website redesigned to include stats. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/steem-monsters-update-site-update-stats-available)

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**September 4 -** Steem Monsters Kickstarter campaign goes live. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/steem-monsters-kickstarter-project-is-now-live-200-sbd-contest)\
**September 11 -** Steem Monsters Alpha packs sell out. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/alpha-see-you-in-the-beta-sneak-peek-inside)\
**September 18 -** The 900,000 pack Beta Edition is released, adding the game's first Neutral cards. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/beta-booster-blast-off) **September 20 -** Steem Monsters affiliate referral program launches. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/calling-all-affiliates-get-in-as-early-as-you-can)\
**October 14 -** Splinterlands gameplay officially begins. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/are-you-ready-to-rumble-battles-begin-today)\
**October 26** - Daily Quests begin. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/daily-quests-are-live-on-steem-monsters)

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**November 11 -** 500,000 games played. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/steem-monsters-500k-milestone)\
**November 28 -** 1 million games played. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/million-match-milestone)\
**December 21 -** First Steem Monsters tournament is held. [LINK](https://peakd.com/steemmonsters/@steemmonsters/calling-all-mavs-first-tournament-is-about-to-being-100-sbd-freeroll)