When we think of grandmas, most of us imagine cozy knitting sessions, not epic gaming collections – but times are changing.
Have you ever found yourself buying the same game twice? But what if that’s not a remake or another platform, but the EXACT same game, and not just twice?
One Reddit user, KrisReed, discovered their grandma had a secret passion for gaming – complete with multiple Game Boys and stacks of retro games. The collection, shared on r/gaming, left the internet both amazed and full of questions. Here’s everything you need to know about this funny discovery.
The Unexpected Treasure Trove
Reddit user KrisReed recently discovered their late grandmother’s quirky legacy: a gaming collection like no other. Among the highlights were 26 copies of Wario Land 4, 13 copies of Mario Pinball Land, and an astonishing 19 Game Boy Advance SPs. The photo shared on r/gaming also included a Game Boy Color and an assortment of blurred-out cartridges, leaving fans curious about what other hidden gems might be lurking in the collection.
My grandmother's game collection. We're not sure if she knew how to overwrite existing game files. by u/KrisReed in gaming
The post quickly gained traction, sparking debates and admiration from the gaming community. While the sheer number of duplicates raised eyebrows, it’s clear this grandma had a serious love for her handheld consoles – and a soft spot for Wario Land 4. One might also ask, did she buy those games from many sellers, or maybe from another grandma with a gaming collection?
Theories Behind the Collection
Why would anyone need 26 copies of the same game? Theories have flooded in:
- Battery Blues: Perhaps she didn’t know how to charge her Game Boys and bought new ones whenever the old ones “died.”
- Save Slot Struggles: Some suggest she didn’t know how to overwrite save files and bought new cartridges to start fresh.
- Shopping Mishaps: Online shopping errors might have led her to accidentally order multiples of the same item.
- Thoughtful Inheritance: She may have intentionally stockpiled the consoles and games, planning to pass them down to her grandchildren.
One thing’s for sure – this wasn’t just a random hobby. KrisReed revealed that she left behind printed tutorials and handwritten notes explaining her favorite games, a bittersweet touch that made her collection even more special. Maybe this grandma should play The Sims on PC, so there’s no ending or charging issue, and she doesn’t throw the PC away after finishing it.
What do you think is the reason behind this unintentional hoard? And what’s the most unexpected thing you’ve ever (accidentally) collected? Share your thoughts in the comments below!