The concept of Mr. Bean was first conceived in the late 1980s, when Rowan Atkinson, a talented comedic actor and writer, began experimenting with the idea of a character who could convey emotions and ideas without speaking. Atkinson's inspiration for Mr. Bean came from his own childhood, where he would often observe the quirky behavior of people around him. He teamed up with long-time collaborator and writer, Richard Curtis, to develop the character and create a series of sketches that would eventually become the foundation of the show.

– Bean visits a department store and meets royalty.

For children of the 1990s, the name "Mr. Bean" conjures up more than just Rowan Atkinson’s iconic tweed jacket and the legendary blue Mini Cooper. For PC gamers of that era, it also brings back memories of a clunky, quirky, and surprisingly challenging point-and-click adventure game.