A demonstration of "Minecraft" using Microsoft's HoloLens technology, a "mixed-reality" headset. Microsoft "Minecraft" is the hottest PC game in the world. It's like digital Lego. Kids love it. Grown ups love it. You can play to survive, overcome challenges, or — my personal favorite — build ridiculously creative things.

Some players stick within the bounds of the original game. Others color outside the lines with mods, or fan-made changes to the game itself.

Here are eight astonishing examples of that creativity, from players of all kinds.