Star Trek's animated series ventures into deep-cut canon, referencing one of the franchise's weirdest tie-in products.
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The season 5 episode of Lower Decks features a joke about the bizarre 'Experience Bij' Star Trek game, a bizarre 1990s spin-off that let fans virtually explore the Enterprise-D.
The 'Experience Bij' game was a short-lived virtual reality experience that allowed players to wander the halls of the Enterprise, interact with crew members, and solve puzzles - though its clunky tech left much to be desired.