Despite the interesting choices that went into making theMinecraftmovie, it’s still a fun one to go check out with kids or friends. PlayingMinecraftwith others is equally lovely, but it can be hard to know where to start if you’ve never played before. If you’re a parent who doesn’t know much aboutMinecraft, think of it like Lego but with many more types of bricks and build possibilities.
No matter which side you’re on inthe is-the-Minecraft-movie good debate, it’s still a great game. What makesMinecraftappealing is that anyone can play it, and in Creative mode, you don’t have to worry about being killed or your hard work being exploded by unfortunate overnight Creeper spawns. Unfortunately, Creative mode also has no objectives to follow—and no tutorial to show you how to build. Thankfully, theMinecraftcommunity is a treasure trove of fun builds you can try out with your kids.
10A Barn With Animal Pens Is Great
Make A Warm Place For Your Furry Friends To Live
YouTubersoujjucreated a super-cute and pretty simple barn that you may make using just wood and stone, meaning you can make it in either Creative or Survival mode without too much hassle. While the slanted roofs and arched pen doors might look complicated, following the tutorial should yield excellent results.As a newMinecraftplayer, even these simple builds can be intimidating, but this is a good one to start with if your kiddos are fans of the game.
If you’re really looking for a relaxing time with your kids, stick to Creative mode. That way, no one will run out of blocks and will be able to build at their own pace.
Using a few different types of wood and stone, you can customize this barn to fit however many animals you need it to, even making separate stalls for your menagerie. In Creative, you can make the barn look however you want, but your materials might be more limited in Survival mode. No matter what you use to create your masterpiece, this barn is an easy way to get used to building inMinecraft.
9Marketplace Is A Fun & Easy Build
Buy And Sell Your Wares In Style
If you’re looking to build a town or even just a base camp,a marketplace features a bunch of smaller builds that are great for kids to get used to building with.The stalls themselves aren’t too complicated, and you’re making more than one, which is perfect if you’ve got more than one kid playing. I have three siblings, and I can’t imagine the frustration eight-year-old me would have felt if my brother messed up myMinecraftproject.
While it’s unlikely you’llspend 14 years making a hyper-detailed cityin yourMinecraftrun, this marketplace would be a good place to start if you did.
With the marketplace, you and your kids can work together to build each stall or build your own. This cozy area is excellent for storing materials or herding in Traders to keep them conveniently located.UZIIVO’s YouTube tutorial shows all the steps to take to build your very own market.
8Underground Base Is Classic Minecraft
A Classic That Involves More Digging Than Building
There’s nothing more classic than digging into the side of a hill to make a secret base, no matter what game you’re playing, and underground bases inMinecraftcan get elaborate. Thankfully, they don’t need to be too complicated to hold everything you’ll need to stay safe overnight, and you can even connect to your mine if you put them in the right place.
Cryptozoologyon YouTube has created a great tutorial showing you how to build a secret base.Like the market, this is a good way for the whole family to have their portion to build,preventing potential arguments and giving your kids something to show off when they’re done.
7Sailing Sloop Is A Great Ship Build
While Non-Functional, You Can Still Sail The High Seas
Functional boats exist inMinecraft, albeit in a less glorious form than many imaginations would hope, but it’s still fun to head out into the water to make a craft of your own. Even if it doesn’t take you to buried treasure, these little sloops byLord Dakron YouTube are cute and simple. If your kids are older or ready for an additional challenge, Lord Dakr has a couple of other boat-building tutorials on his channel that should scratch that seafaring itch.
6Castle Minecraft Build Is A Must
Help Your Little Lords And Ladies Build Their Palaces
A castle is a step up from a house, but it’s not impossible to craft despite how complex a castle can be. If you’re feeling it, a collection of rooms, some towers, and maybe a moat, and you’ve got yourself a project.Lombyhas created an excellent tutorial on YouTube, and while it might look complicated, it only takes a little bit ofMinecraftexperience to get this one built.
If you’ve got more than one little royal playing, this castle is big enough that you should be able to find a job for everyone. If not, you can also offer everyone the chance to build their own and decorate them however they like. This build is complex enough for kids with more experience but also relatively simple for parents or kids who aren’t as used to how building inMinecraftworks.
5Greenhouse Build For Young Gardeners
Rain or Shine, Keep Your Farm Happy And Healthy
A greenhouse is a lovely addition if you’re looking for another way to expand your farm or town.Zaypixel’s YouTube tutorial shows you how to build a greenhouse that can accommodate all kinds of crops, and this is another instance of a simple build that’s still enough work for more than one kiddo.Whether you’re building with one child or many, the greenhouse is big enough for everyone to have crops to maintain and harvest.
4Flower Shop Adds Beauitful Color
Brighten Up Your Marketplace With A Blooming Flower Shop
If some of the previous builds look a little intimidating for you or your kids, try out this cute flower shop.It’s a smallish build, and much simpler,as its floor plan is just a traditional rectangle with only a few embellishments, making it perfect for beginners or parents with low bandwidth. If you like this build enough, it’s one that can be repeated a few times with different variations.
HALNY’s tutorial on YouTube takes you step by step through how to build this flower shop and various ways you’re able to decorate it when you’re done. Plant all your favorite flowers in Creative mode, or search across the map in Survival for just the right blossoms to display in the windows.
3Dojo For Kids & Parents Who Like PvP
A Good Place To Brush Up On Combat Skills
For those parents whose kids are more PvP-inclined,this dojo can be a fun way to keep the player massacre contained.After it’s been built, they can only fight each other in the dojo. Depending on how bloodthirsty those kids are, this dojo can be a place for casual training or to-the-death blood sport, but either way, it’s a great addition to any village.
The tutorial, byCortezerinoon YouTube, shows you how it’s built from the ground up. It’s a simpler build, just one building using pretty basic blocks, but the roof, in particular, can be a little fiddly. Once it’s done, decorate to your heart’s content, and then allow your kids to duke it out for honor and glory.
2Build A Water Park For Good Times
Cool Off In The Pool Or Find A Fun Slide
While there’s no sweltering heat inMinecraftlike in real life, smacking a water park down in the desert can be a great way to cool off while you play.A big build like this leaves lots of room for collaboration and creativity and is excellent for older kids who already know what they’re doing.Another thing to note is that water blocks can be finicky, not always falling where you think they should, but even in Survival mode, it shouldn’t be too big of a deal to get your waterslides up and running.
Redstone can be used to create almost anything inMinecraft,including a working graphing calculator.
ManDooMiNon YouTube has a relatively simple water park tutorial that you can use to get started, and let your kids run wild, designing their rides. If you’re not feeling too creative, you can follow along with the tutorial. Consider adding a lazy river or wave pool, which Redstone can power, to create a real water park experience.
1Make Pixel Art Of Your Favorite Characters
Let Your Little Artists Express Themselves
If you’ve not tried it before, pixel art might seem simple, but it’s actually more complex than one might think, and it’salmost impossible to get bored playingMinecraft. However, recreating art that’s already rendered in pixels is pretty easy inMinecraft,thanks to the game’s voxel-based graphics. Pixel art can be a fun and easy way to pass the time for those who don’t necessarily find satisfaction in making buildings, forts, or farms.
Beginners should start by recreating pixel art they know and love.You can followTSMC - Minecraft’s YouTube tutorial to make the beloved Pokémon Pikachu come to life or search for your favoriteMariocharacter for inspiration. Once you get the hang of it, you can branch out into more complicated renderings of your kids' favorite characters, people, and things.
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Like Lego,Minecraftis a pretty endless world of possibilities. There are infinite ways to play this game, whether you know what you’re doing or not, from mods to texture packs. No matter if you’re brand-new to the game thanks to the recent movie or are a long-time veteran, there are tons of ways for you and your kids to make something you love.
