Gameplay



Gameplay in Minecraft consists mainly of adding and destroying blocks on a map in the middle of a massive ocean. There are several different types of blocks, some of which perform special functions like spreading or falling down because of gravity.

With these blocks, players create large constructions such as castles, roads, buildings or skywalks, along with forms of artwork. A chessboard or giant picture rarely goes amiss on a server. Not only have users designed buildings, art, and caves, but also mini-sports. Using the current in-game features, users have been putting them to clever use. An example of a Minecraft sport is Spleef.

Notch has added a Survival mode, and is planning on adding Zombie Siege and perhaps other game modes, to give it more gameplay. Right now it's considered purely a sandbox construction game. Users who have paid for the game receive access to the in-development version, or /indev/. This version may contain bugs, but it features the most recent work on Minecraft, including dynamic lighting, crafting, new blocks, and a configurable map generator.

Gamemodes

 * Creative
 * Zombie Siege
 * Survival
 * Capture the Flag
 * Terrain Control
 * Dungeon