Minecraft
Minecraft is a sandbox construction game involving players interacting with the game world by placing and breaking various types of blocks in a three-dimensional environment. In this environment, players can build creative structures, creations, and artwork on multiplayer servers and singleplayer worlds across multiple game modes.
| Recommended Ages | Year 2 to Year 7+ (ages 6 to 11+) |
| Product Cost | Minecraft Accounts $25 |
| Where to Purchase | Minecraft accounts can be purchased from Minecraft.net or from Game stores |
Resources
Links
- GrabCraft - Blueprints on creating objects and models within Minecraft
- PlanetMinecraft - A Minecraft resource containing texture packs, character skins and maps.
Software
- Create a Minecraft server:
- Tools:
- WorldPainter - Minecraft landscape editor and importer of height maps (Terrain.party is a good website for topology maps)
- MCC Toolchest - Allows the conversion of various versions of Minecraft worlds including between Java and Bedrock clients
- Useful Plugins:
- Jail - Allows moderators to jail/timeout players who break server rules
Handouts
- Various construction guides from @PixelandPoly