Introduction
Mine Blocks is a 2D sandbox game inspired by Minecraft and Terraria, created by indie developer Zanzlanz. Initially released as a Flash game in June 2011, it has been updated to HTML5 for browser-based play, requiring no downloads or plugins. This game offers a pixelated, open-world experience where players can mine resources, craft items, build structures, and explore procedurally generated worlds.
The game features Survival and Creative modes, a multiplayer Scavenger Hunt minigame, and regular updates, making it a nostalgic yet evolving fan favorite. With over 10,000 unique skins and a vibrant community, Mine Blocks combines creativity, survival, and adventure in a compact, accessible format.
How to play
Controls
- Movement: Use WASD keys to move; double-tap A or D to sprint.
- Resource collection: Left-click and hold on blocks or creatures to mine resources (use appropriate tools, e.g., pickaxe for stone).
- Placing blocks: Select a block from the hotbar (scroll wheel or number keys), hold Shift, position the cursor, and left-click to place.
- Inventory/crafting: Press E to open inventory; drag items to craft in the 2×2 grid. Use T to open chat in multiplayer.
Basic Gameplay (Survival Mode)
- Gather wood: Punch trees (left-click) to collect wood. Break leaves for fruit (food). Craft wood into planks (1 wood = 4 planks) in the inventory crafting grid.
- Crafting table: Place 4 planks in the 2×2 inventory grid to make a crafting table. Place it on the ground (right-click) for a 3×3 crafting grid to create complex items.
- Build a shelter: Before nightfall, build a house using blocks (e.g., wood, dirt) to protect against hostile mobs like creepers, spiders, and zombies. Place torches or light sources to prevent mob spawning.
- Craft tools: Use the crafting table to make tools like a wooden axe (3 planks + 2 sticks) or pickaxe for faster resource gathering. Check the Mine Blocks Wiki for recipes.
Survival essentials
- Food: Hunt animals, fish, or farm crops to maintain health and prevent starvation. Cook raw food in a furnace (crafted from 8 stone blocks).
- Mining: Dig underground to find ores like coal, iron, or diamonds. Use a stone pickaxe (3 stone + 2 sticks) to mine iron ore, then smelt it in a furnace with coal or charcoal (smelted wood) for iron ingots to craft better tools.
- Combat: Craft weapons (e.g., sword) to fight mobs. In Survival, defeating the Ender Dragon in the End dimension is a key milestone.
Creative mode
- Access unlimited blocks and items, fly (double-tap spacebar), and build without survival pressures. Ideal for creating elaborate structures or pixel art
Mine Blocks is intuitive yet deep, offering endless creativity and challenges. Dive in, experiment, and build your own adventure!
