Legends of Adventure: The Story of Sierra On-Line

Legends of Adventure: The Story of Sierra On-Line

From the team behind the Prime Video docuseries Gamebreakers and award-winning game studio MidBoss, Legends of Adventure is the new feature documentary about video game pioneers Ken and Roberta Williams and the rise of Sierra On-Line.
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You grew up with the amazing stories and incredible games they created – now experience the behind-the-scenes story of Sierra On-Line as told by the people who made some of the most iconic games of all time and kicked off a video game renaissance.

From the team behind the Prime Video docuseries Gamebreakers and award-winning game studio MidBoss, Legends of Adventure is the new feature documentary about video game pioneers Ken and Roberta Williams, the unlikely team of designers and storytellers at Sierra On-Line, and the rise of the adventure game genre.



Legends of Adventure is the inside story behind your favorite Sierra game franchises – including King’s Quest, Space Quest, Quest for Glory, Leisure Suit Larry, Gabriel Knight, Police Quest, Phantasmagoria, and more – with all-new insights and never-before-heard stories from the creators of these classic titles!

For the first time in a documentary format, Ken and Roberta Williams reveal all about how they founded Sierra On-Line, their departure from the gaming industry for more than two decades, and why they have decided to return to it.



Joining them is a who’s-who of the designers who created some of the greatest adventure game series of all-time. As well, we’ll interview other key figures in gaming, media and technology who were influenced and inspired by these classics!


Legends of Adventure has already begun production! We filmed an amazing interview with Ken and Roberta Williams in May 2024 and have lined up on-camera interviews with many more key figures, including Sierra alumni and notable people from the worlds of technology and entertainment.



We need your support to tell the full story of Sierra On-Line, its games, and its creators.
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Get the inside story of your favorite Sierra game franchises – including King’s Quest, Space Quest, Quest for Glory, Leisure Suit Larry, Gabriel Knight, Police Quest, Phantasmagoria, and more – with all-new insights from the creators of these classic titles!

Featuring exclusive interviews with:

  • Roberta Williams
  • Ken Williams
  • Al Lowe
  • Lori Ann Cole
  • Corey Cole
  • Mark Crowe
  • Scott Murphy
  • Christy Marx
  • Jim Walls
  • Jane Jensen
  • Mark Seibert
  • Robert Holmes
  • Steve "Woz" Wozniak
  • And many, many more!

Your support for this project will allow us to add even more voices to the documentary and uncover the full history of Sierra On-Line.
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We believe the time is right to tell the complete story of Sierra On-Line and involve as many of the key players behind its success as possible!

But don’t take our word for it...

Here’s what some familiar faces say about why now is the right time for a documentary:











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Support the making of Legends of Adventure by pledging at any level to receive a copy of the film and other amazing rewards* – and be part of telling the story of Sierra On-Line!

*Art Not Final



*The Executive Producer credit is a courtesy title and will be subject to the backer signing an agreement with the production company.

Shipping and taxes are assessed in the post-campaign Pledge Manager, as part of the "Backerkit Survey" process.
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Our third stretch goal of $300,000 has been reached. Thank you!

Every additional backer helps us work towards a companion coffee table book to accompany the Legends of Adventure: The Story of Sierra On-Line feature documentary!
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When you back us at the Blu-Ray Quest pledge level or higher, you get at least one Legends of Adventure commemorative pin. Play our "Trivia Quest" and win up to seven pins, depending on how your chosen team does!



During one of the Trivia Questions, you will be asked to select a team. Each one is themed for a Sierra On-line game series, so choose your favorite, or choose one you've always wanted to play. It is up to you.

As a whole, based on the percentage of how well your team does on the Trivia Game overall throughout the campaign window, your team will be ranked for accuracy averaged together.

The team with the highest correct answers will get all 7 of these enamel pins included with their pledge level order. 2nd place gets 6 pins, 3rd place gets 5 pins, and so on. Every team will win at least 1 of the pins, so be sure to log in daily, vote on the new trivia question, rally your friends to do the same, and let's see how you all stack up at the end!

Team Names: 

  • Kings & Queens
  • St. George’s Book Club
  • Lounge Lizards
  • Top Cops
  • Space Janitors
  • Glory Seekers
  • Hintkeepers

Trivia Quest Example Question:



See our FAQ for all the details, and test your knowledge of Sierra On-Line and their adventure games by playing the trivia challenge now!
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If we are funded, this project will be completed!

Our documentary has begun production, having already filmed one core interview with Ken and Roberta Williams. However, there are still some potential risks and challenges:

  • While we've already secured commitments from many key subjects, scheduling conflicts or last-minute cancellations could alter pre-existing plans.

  • This is an ongoing story. Some of our key subjects are still active in the video games industry, and developments in their careers and lives could mean that we need to film with them for a longer period than anticipated, in order to tell the full story.

  • Unforeseen delays in the production of our physical items could also impact the date in which we deliver your rewards.

This is the 8th successful crowdfunding project that our team has launched, and we have collectively delivered award-winning work in television, film, games, and entertainment despite countless challenges along the way.

Events may occur that could change the timeline of the project, but we promise to keep you in the loop every step of the way!
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