Demo Mode



Demo mode is a demo version of Minecraft for users who have not purchased the game yet and would like to try it out first. Demo mode is very similar in functionality to the outdated PC Gamer Minecraft demo.

If you would like to try Minecraft before deciding to make a purchase, you can play the demo by registering an account, and downloading the Minecraft game client. Then, you just log into Minecraft with a non-premium account, and you will see an option to play the demo mode. This version of the game is 100 minutes long, or five in-game days. Not only is this useful to see if you will enjoy the game, but it is a great way to make sure your PC can handle the game as well.

Keep in mind, if you have downloaded the Minecraft client prior to August 1st, 2012, you will need to download a new version of the Minecraft launcher in order for it to be displayed. To do so, simply delete your old Minecraft launcher (and only the launcher), download the most recent version from Mojang's site, then start the game normally.

Restrictions
The following restrictions apply when playing the game in demo mode:
 * Only one preset world ("Demo_World") with the same seed ("North Carolina") can be played. Any world generation options, such as the world type, seed and structures, are disabled.
 * Survival is the only available game mode. (Without level.dat editors)
 * Multiplayer is disabled (but players can open the game to LAN).
 * The game time is limited to five days (100 minutes real time). After the time ran out, players can still navigate though the world, but not interact with it. Resetting the demo world also resets the demo timer.

A huge restriction seems to be that the game can often stick at "Done loading" and not play. This is likely due to a huge bug, and it should be fixed soon. (Otherwise, the poster of this paragraph might never be able to play at home without getting premium.)

Trivia

 * It is possible to make the demo world last forever by opening it up to LAN with cheats enabled, logging into it with a paid account, and repeatedly setting the time to 0.

Gallery
Demo-Modus Mode de démonstration