Who is it for?
Children and young people who enjoy Minecraft and want to play together with others.
MINECRAFT
MINECRAFT GROUPS
FOR CHILDREN AND
YOUNG PEOPLE
Minecraft offers almost endless ways to play. In our groups, participants can build, explore, solve problems, take on challenges and create things together with other players.
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MINECRAFT AT SPAWN POINT
What can you do?
Build, explore, play survival, work on projects, solve problems and take on different challenges.
Do you need to be experienced?
No. Minecraft can work well for both newer and more experienced players.
Is it competitive esports?
Not primarily. Our Minecraft groups focus on organised gaming, creativity, cooperation and shared activities.
THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WAY TO PLAY MINECRAFT
One player may want to build. Another enjoys survival. Someone else likes exploring, solving technical problems or taking on difficult challenges.
That variety is one of Minecraft's strengths.
A group can work on shared themes and projects while still giving participants room to contribute in different ways.
WHAT CAN YOU DO IN A MINECRAFT GROUP?
Build & create
Work with different building styles, develop ideas and create anything from individual structures to larger shared projects.
Survival & exploration
Gather resources, explore the world, plan together and work towards shared goals.
Projects
Plan and build something together over several sessions, with different participants contributing different ideas and skills.
Challenges
Take on tasks, objectives, PvP, speedruns or other challenges when they suit the group.
Problem-solving
Experiment, plan and find solutions when a build, system or shared objective does not work as expected.
Creativity & cooperation
Share ideas, divide responsibilities and learn how to create something together rather than always playing alone.
MINECRAFT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A COMPETITION
Minecraft is different from games such as Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant. There does not have to be a winner or a losing team.
Challenges and competitive elements can be part of a session, but the main focus can just as easily be building, exploration, creativity or completing a shared project.
That makes Minecraft suitable for participants with very different interests and ways of playing.
ROOM FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF PLAYERS
The builder
Enjoys design, creative ideas and turning plans into something visible in the game.
The explorer
Likes discovering new places, collecting resources and seeing what the world has to offer.
The problem-solver
Enjoys systems, planning, redstone, optimisation or finding clever ways to reach a goal.
The social player
Mostly enjoys playing with other people, helping with shared projects and being part of the group.
FOR PARENTS
MINECRAFT AS A SOCIAL ACTIVITY
Minecraft is often played alone or online with friends. In a recurring group, participants instead become part of a shared setting with leaders and other players they meet regularly.
The game creates plenty of opportunities to practise explaining ideas, cooperating, solving problems and completing projects together.
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Current Minecraft groups and available places are shown on the esports training page.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MINECRAFT GROUPS
Do you need to be good at Minecraft?
No. Minecraft groups can work for both newer and experienced players. The important thing is enjoying the game and wanting to play together with others.
Do you only play Creative mode?
No. Depending on the group, activities can include building, Creative mode, survival, exploration, shared projects, PvP, speedruns, problem-solving and other challenges.
Is Minecraft an esport?
Minecraft can be used competitively in some formats, but our Minecraft groups are not primarily traditional esports training. The focus is organised gaming, creativity, cooperation, problem-solving and playing together.
Is the group competitive?
Not primarily. There may be challenges or competitive elements, but participants do not need to be interested in competition.
Do participants need their own equipment?
All necessary equipment is available when the group meets at the gaming centre. Participants may bring their own mouse and keyboard if they prefer.
Where can I find current Minecraft groups?
Current groups and available places are shown on the esports training page.