Minecraft Minigames

What are Minecraft minigames?

Minigames are special multiplayer game modes found on Minecraft servers. Unlike classic Survival or Creative, they come with strictly defined rules, goals, and time limits. The community builds them with server plugins, and they cover a huge range of genres, from PvP battle royale and creative building contests to skill-based obstacle courses and deduction games.

Minigames are the heart of Minecraft multiplayer. Servers like Hypixel, CubeCraft, and MinePlex draw hundreds of thousands of players every day with dozens of unique modes. There is a minigame for every taste: fast PvP, relaxed building, or logic challenges.

This page is a complete catalog of the 32 most popular minigames, with descriptions, rules, tips, and a list of the servers where you can play them.

Minigame categories

Minecraft minigames fall into a few main categories. Click a category to jump to its list of games:

Most popular minigames

These minigames draw the most players on Minecraft servers and run on almost every big server:

PvP (17 games)

BedWars (HIT)

Protect your bed and destroy your opponents' beds to win.

SkyWars (HIT)

Fight on floating islands: the last player alive wins.

Survival Games

Hunger Games-style battle royale: be the last one standing.

Capture the Flag

Steal the enemy flag and bring it back to your base.

EggWars

Protect the egg on your island and destroy your opponents' eggs.

Duels (HIT)

1v1 duels in a variety of combat modes.

The Bridge

Build a bridge to the enemy base and jump into their portal.

Blitz Survival Games

Advanced Survival Games with character classes and skill sets.

UHC

Survival PvP with no natural regeneration: every heart counts.

One in the Quiver

Everyone gets one arrow, and every kill earns you another.

Warlords

Team PvP with character classes and special abilities.

Factions

Form clans, build bases, raid your rivals, and gain dominance.

KitPvP

Pick a kit and fight in a PvP arena.

Practice PvP

Practice PvP techniques in a controlled training environment.

Boxing

The first to land 100 hits wins the duel.

Sumo

Push your opponent off a small platform, with no weapons or armor.

Wool Wars

Fill the arena with your team's wool and defend it from your opponents.

Building (2 games)

Build Battle (HIT)

Build to a theme, then vote on the best builds by other players.

Speed Builders

Memorize a build and recreate it as fast as you can.

Strategy (4 games)

Murder Mystery (HIT)

Find the murderer before they eliminate all the innocents.

Mega Walls

Team battle with a preparation phase and 15 character classes.

SkyBlock (HIT)

Grow your island from a single tree into a mighty base.

Prison

Mine resources, sell them, and rank up.

Arcade (5 games)

TNT Run

Run across blocks that vanish under your feet.

Spleef

Break the blocks under your opponents' feet to drop them into the void.

Hide and Seek

Hide as a block or an item and survive the seekers' hunt.

Parkour (HIT)

Beat obstacle courses by jumping across blocks, with rising difficulty.

Dropper

Fall from a huge height, dodging obstacles and landing in water.

Roleplay (2 games)

Cops and Robbers

Prisoners try to escape while the guards have to stop them.

Towny

Found towns, manage residents, and grow the economy.

Party (1 game)

Party Games (HIT)

A collection of quick minigames, from races to target shooting.

Co-op (1 game)

Zombies

Survive waves of zombies with your team, buy weapons, and unlock new areas.

How to play Minecraft minigames

Playing minigames is easy and takes just a few steps:

1. Buy Minecraft: you need a legitimate copy of the game (Java Edition or Bedrock Edition). Java Edition is the PC version, and Bedrock Edition is available on every platform.
2. Find a server: add the address of a minigame server (for example mc.hypixel.net) on the Multiplayer tab. More servers are on our server list.
3. Join and pick a minigame: on the server you'll see a lobby with NPCs or a menu where you choose the game mode.
4. Play: the server automatically matches you with opponents and starts the game. The rules are explained at the start of every game.

Most big servers need no extra setup: just enter the address and play. On Bedrock Edition (phone, console), servers are available from the Servers tab in the game.

Best servers for minigames

Here are the biggest minigame servers, where you will find all the popular modes:

• Hypixel (mc.hypixel.net): the biggest Minecraft server in the world. BedWars, SkyWars, Duels, Murder Mystery, Build Battle, SkyBlock, and dozens more. Java Edition only.
• CubeCraft (play.cubecraft.net): a popular server with EggWars, SkyWars, and Lucky Islands. Supports Java and Bedrock Edition.
• MinePlex (mineplex.com): a classic server with Speed Builders, Cake Wars, and Draw My Thing. Java and Bedrock.
• MCCentral (mccentral.org): a big server with KitPvP, Factions, Prison, and Hide and Seek.
• PvP Legacy (eu.pvplegacy.net): the best server for PvP training, with Practice, Duels, Boxing, and Sumo.

More servers are listed in our server guide.

Full list of minigames (32)

Click a minigame's name for the full description with rules, tips and a list of servers:

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What are minigames in Minecraft?

Minigames are special game modes available on Minecraft multiplayer servers. Each minigame has its own rules, goals, and mechanics, from PvP (BedWars, SkyWars) and building (Build Battle) to skill challenges (Parkour, TNT Run). The community builds minigames with server plugins.

How do I play Minecraft minigames?

To play minigames you need to own Minecraft (Java or Bedrock Edition). Then add a minigame server's address (for example mc.hypixel.net) on the Multiplayer tab and join. On the server, pick a minigame from the menu and join its lobby. Most servers match players automatically.

What is the most popular Minecraft minigame?

The most popular Minecraft minigame is BedWars, a team PvP game where you protect your own bed and destroy your opponents' beds. SkyWars and Duels come second. Party Games and Build Battle are also popular with younger players.

Are Minecraft minigames free?

Yes, playing minigames on servers is completely free. All you need is a copy of Minecraft. Servers run on voluntary donations and cosmetic ranks, so you never have to pay to play BedWars, SkyWars, or any other minigame.

Which server should I play Minecraft minigames on?

The biggest minigame servers are Hypixel (mc.hypixel.net), the largest in the world; CubeCraft (play.cubecraft.net), popular with Bedrock players; and MinePlex (mineplex.com), a classic server with a wide choice of games. More servers are on our server list.

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