Official Minecraft Card Game Rules
How To Play Minecraft Card Game
2 - 4
Players
8+
Ages
20 MIN
Play Time
$7
Price
Enter this blocky world in a really cool card game, inspired by the thrill of the very original Minecraft. This card game takes most of its inspiration in look and feel from its namesake, reimagining all your favorite elements anew. In the card game version of Minecraft, gamers collect resources, craft equipment, and manage resources with strategic sensibility.
In the Minecraft card game, players compete against each other in gathering and mining the resources needed to complete their craft cards. Each resource a player gains gets them a step closer to reaching his aim of accumulating enough points to win. The players go through ups and downs during the game and must constantly be thinking and considering moves that will outmaneuver their opponents to secure their pathways to success.
Get ready to be thrown into the world of Minecraft Card Game by reading through the official game rules below. Whether you're a seasoned Minecraft player or new to the experience entirely, this card game offers a very exciting twist on the franchise. Share your thoughts on this game and how it compares to the original Minecraft as you're taken through an exciting card-based adventure.
In the Minecraft card game, players compete against each other in gathering and mining the resources needed to complete their craft cards. Each resource a player gains gets them a step closer to reaching his aim of accumulating enough points to win. The players go through ups and downs during the game and must constantly be thinking and considering moves that will outmaneuver their opponents to secure their pathways to success.
Get ready to be thrown into the world of Minecraft Card Game by reading through the official game rules below. Whether you're a seasoned Minecraft player or new to the experience entirely, this card game offers a very exciting twist on the franchise. Share your thoughts on this game and how it compares to the original Minecraft as you're taken through an exciting card-based adventure.
- 25 Craft Cards
- 24 Wood Cards
- 11 Wild Cards
- 9 Stone Cards
- 8 Iron Cards
- 7 Gold Cards
- 6 Diamond Cards
- 5 Creeper Cards
- 5 TNT Cards
- 4 Card Holders
- Official Minecraft Card Game Rules And Instructions
If you can gain the needed points for your game first you'll be the winner. See the game rules for points breakdown.
Please keep in mind that the official Minecraft PDF rules listed below could be different depending on the version you have. They should be an exact copy of what came in your original packaging. Download them to view now or print them for later use.
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Brandon says:
how many turns do you have to wait to use "Take one card from each pile and put it in the discard pile"?
09-15-2019
how many turns do you have to wait to use "Take one card from each pile and put it in the discard pile"?
Jerry Mitchell says:
In case any other searcher stumbles here first, I found that there's apparently an "official" answer elsewhere: boardgamegeek dotcom slash thread/1457126/what-happens-if-draw-piles-are-exhausted That thread also brings up an interesting third option to the face up/down question (just use one face down resources pile, turn 5 cards from it face up and replenish as needed)
11-29-2018
In case any other searcher stumbles here first, I found that there's apparently an "official" answer elsewhere: boardgamegeek dotcom slash thread/1457126/what-happens-if-draw-piles-are-exhausted That thread also brings up an interesting third option to the face up/down question (just use one face down resources pile, turn 5 cards from it face up and replenish as needed)
Jerry says:
I have one more question that's not addressed in the official rules linked here: what do you do when the resources are all gone from a pile, or all the piles? Especially, how does TNT work if there's only 1 or 2 other piles?
11-11-2018
I have one more question that's not addressed in the official rules linked here: what do you do when the resources are all gone from a pile, or all the piles? Especially, how does TNT work if there's only 1 or 2 other piles?
Tyler says:
It's ok to play with your own variation if you can't tell what the rules are supposed to be. Just have fun! That being the case, here are some answers: 1. The hoe is used to clear all the top resource cards, to uncover 5 new ones. This lets you use your two actions to maybe mine something good! (Tools don't use up an action.) 2. When you take TNT, you use it right away to get to take two other top cards, and discard the other two top cards. If you uncover a creeper (or several creepers) while taking/using TNT, finish the TNT action BEFORE everyone discards a resource card for each creeper. 3. If you uncover a creeper and someone has no resource cards, they don't have to discard any, and they don't need to use up a sword. (They have nothing to protect, so they are running away.) The rules say to flip the entire resource piles face up, but if you want to leave the piles face down except for the top card, that works just the same!
09-10-2018
It's ok to play with your own variation if you can't tell what the rules are supposed to be. Just have fun! That being the case, here are some answers: 1. The hoe is used to clear all the top resource cards, to uncover 5 new ones. This lets you use your two actions to maybe mine something good! (Tools don't use up an action.) 2. When you take TNT, you use it right away to get to take two other top cards, and discard the other two top cards. If you uncover a creeper (or several creepers) while taking/using TNT, finish the TNT action BEFORE everyone discards a resource card for each creeper. 3. If you uncover a creeper and someone has no resource cards, they don't have to discard any, and they don't need to use up a sword. (They have nothing to protect, so they are running away.) The rules say to flip the entire resource piles face up, but if you want to leave the piles face down except for the top card, that works just the same!
Nancy says:
I'm so confused my son keeps giving me creepers and I don't understand!! please help
08-13-2018
I'm so confused my son keeps giving me creepers and I don't understand!! please help
jonathan dorsey says:
How do u play the minecraft card game
02-22-2018
How do u play the minecraft card game
Josh says:
Agreed. The hoe makes no sense and cards face up or face down make no sense. These rules need to be clarified. We play with resource cards down (except the first round). Then, the hoe functions like dynamite.
12-13-2017
Agreed. The hoe makes no sense and cards face up or face down make no sense. These rules need to be clarified. We play with resource cards down (except the first round). Then, the hoe functions like dynamite.
Wanda says:
I have the same questions Sean asked . . .
12-07-2017
I have the same questions Sean asked . . .
Jonny says:
My instructions say to o ly flip the top card of every resource pile over... not flip the whole pile over... so which is it?
11-30-2017
My instructions say to o ly flip the top card of every resource pile over... not flip the whole pile over... so which is it?
Sean says:
A couple of the rules are unclear to me. Please help! 1. When using the hoe, do the cleared resource cards go into the discard pile or into the player's hand? 2. What happens when a player uncovers a Creeper card after mining a TNT card? 3. What happens if a player does not have any resource cards to discard after uncovering a Creeper? Thank you in advance for your help!
09-23-2017
A couple of the rules are unclear to me. Please help! 1. When using the hoe, do the cleared resource cards go into the discard pile or into the player's hand? 2. What happens when a player uncovers a Creeper card after mining a TNT card? 3. What happens if a player does not have any resource cards to discard after uncovering a Creeper? Thank you in advance for your help!
Monjang says:
I'm so exited to play this and so happy for the support of our game
07-22-2017
I'm so exited to play this and so happy for the support of our game
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