The question "when does the game start" is very general, and the exact answer depends on which game is being referred to.
- For a video game or simulation related to space species, the start time in-game is typically set to 01.01.2200 in the species' own dating system, according to discussions about Paradox games with futuristic settings.
- For "The Game," a well-known mind game with no physical start or end time, it is considered to never truly end and has been ongoing since its popularization around 1990 or early 2000s in internet culture.
- For sports or events, a specific game's start time (such as NFL games) can vary and is usually scheduled with exact kickoff times (e.g., NFL Week 1 has games starting at specific times like 4:30 PM ET or 8:00 PM ET).
Please specify the particular game if a precise start time is required, such as a sports event, video game, or a mental game.
