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Minecraft Dungeons

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Minecraft Legends

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Minecraft Tricky Trials Update

How to play Minecraft

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Getting Started

Everything you need to know before you start playing Minecraft.

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For Beginners

Nifty tips and tricks for surviving and creating in the Overworld and beyond.

EXPLORE TIPS

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Level Up!

For players looking to take their experience to the next dimension.

Get Started in Minecraft

Videos to get started in Minecraft.

Play in Survival or Creative Mode

How to: Play in Survival or Creative Mode

Use Bedrock controls

How to: Use Bedrock Controls

Craft and use different items

How to: Craft and Use Different Items

Prepare for the night

How to: Prepare For the Night

Survive the first night

How to: Survive the First Night

Articles to Get Started

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Java vs Bedrock Edition

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What is Minecraft?

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Minecraft Parents' Guide

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How to Create & Log-in to your Account

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Parental Controls

Minecraft for Beginners

Videos for Minecraft beginners.

Build the basics

How to: Build the Basics

Tame and breed animals

How to: Tame and Breed Animals

Build a simple farm

How to: Build a Simple Farm

Discover different biomes Part 1

How to: Discover Different Biomes Part 1

Discover different biomes Part 2

How to: Discover Different Biomes Part 2

Articles for Beginners

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Creative vs. Survival Mode

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How to Survive Your First Night

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How to Craft

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Spawning and Dying

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Health in Minecraft

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Exploration

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Minecraft Mobs

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Changing Your Skin

Leveling up in Minecraft

Videos to level up in Minecraft.

How to: Enchant

Build your first base

How to: Build Your First Base

Decorate interiors

How to: Decorate Interiors

Play with friends and join servers

How to: Play With Friends and Join Servers

Use redstone and command blocks part 1

How to: Use Redstone and Command Blocks Part 1

Use redstone and command blocks Part 2

How to: Use Redstone and Command Blocks Part 2

Articles to Level Up

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What is Marketplace

Realms - Java & Bedrock

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How to Play on a Server

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Commands

Frequently asked questions

What type of game is Minecraft?: Minecraft is an open-world sandbox video game. As a sandbox video game, the possibilities are endless! You can focus on being creative and using blocks to build things, or explore and try to survive the night.
Does Minecraft have a free trial?: You can try a free Minecraft trial on Windows, Android, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita. Your trial length will vary depending on the device you use.
What devices can you play Minecraft on?: You can play Minecraft on devices with Windows 10 and above, Mac/iOS, Linux, Android, Fire OS/TV, Xbox One, PlayStation, Samsung Gear VR, and Nintendo Switch.
What age is Minecraft for?: Minecraft has an ESRB rating of Everyone 10+.
Is Minecraft a multiplayer game?: You can play Minecraft single-player or multiplayer. To play multiplayer, you'll need an online Minecraft server, or you can play multiplayer on an LAN (Local Area Network) server.
Is Minecraft a cross-platform game?: Yes, Minecraft is a cross-platform game, meaning you can play Minecraft with your friends even if they have a different gaming device.
How can I stay up-to-date with the latest Minecraft news and updates?: You can stay up-to-date on the latest Minecraft news here.
What should you do in the beginning of Minecraft?: You can start Minecraft by crafting simple objects. Check out our article How to Survive Your First Day to get tips on what to do in the beginning of Minecraft.
Is there a guide for Minecraft?: View our Minecraft guide here.
What is the goal of Minecraft?: Since Minecraft is a sandbox game, there isn't one specific goal of the game, but that's what makes it exciting! In Minecraft, you can build, explore, or focus on survival.

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