When did you started to play minecraft?

So during my life i played it first when i was 11years old - 8 years ago which is kinda insane xD
i really enjoyed mining and building tho
so when did you guys started to play and why

I started playing minecraft like 7 years ago, and stopped playing after 3 years.

I started Minecraft 5 years ago and in 2 years I stop

i start playing when i was very young (10 years old) this game was very scary for me in this age.

about 8 years ago, i bought my account at 2011 when i was 11 years old, now im 19

I played as a child already i was like 8 years old and now im 18 so i played since 10years

When I was around 12. I used to play with my friends and enjoy the good times.

When I was 11 years old!! I had no responsibilities or worries.. just playing 24/7 with my bros having fun in Minecraft.. we were happy and we didnt know it:(

2011 on the xbox 360

switched to pc in 2013 and been playing off and on ever since :D

2012, those were the GOOOOD times, I still miss them,
Nostalgia I guess.