With over 20 million players globally, Mineplex is one of the largest and most popular free Minecraft servers for enjoying a wide range of minigames. If you want to join the fun, you‘ll need to know the server IP address to connect your game client. Here‘s a deep dive into Mineplex along with a step-by-step guide to get you in the game.
A Brief History of Mineplex
Mineplex launched in 2013 as a small minigame server started by a few gaming enthusiasts. Over the years, it grew exponentially to become the #1 Minecraft minigame server with a huge player base.
Some key facts about Mineplex:
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Founded in 2013 by a small team of gamers.
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Headquartered in North America with 10 global server locations.
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Over 20 million unique players logged.
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Peaked at 80,000 concurrent players online.
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Partnership with Mojang makes it an official Minecraft featured server.
I‘ve personally been playing on Mineplex since 2015 and have loved watching the server and community flourish. The minigames provide endless competitive fun along with opportunities to meet players from around the world.
Game Modes on Mineplex
The main draw of Mineplex is its stellar collection of over 60 unique minigames across various categories:
Arcade Games
Fast-paced games focusing on competition and fighting. Some classics:
- Skywars: Battle on floating islands and be the last one standing. My personal favorite!
- Turf Wars: Capture territories from enemy teams. Intense action!
- Brawler: Free-for-all punching and kicking combat.
Classic Games
Classic adaptations of party games and survival modes:
- Hide and Seek: Try to survive without being caught by seekers.
- Survival Games: Scavenge for weapons and supplies to outlast opponents.
- Cake Wars: Tactical game to protect your cake from enemies.
Champions
Cooperative challenges requiring teamwork:
- Dragons: Work together to defeat powerful dragons. Tests your skills!
- Crazy Walls: Gather resources to attack enemy teams‘ walls.
And many more unique games across other categories! The variety ensures endless fun and surprises.
Navigating the Lobby
The Mineplex lobby serves as the central hub from which you can browse and access all the games. It‘s thoughtfully designed to help you find information:
- Game NPCs: Talk to Villagers to learn rules and details about specific games.
- Scoreboards: View global and monthly leaderboards for games.
- Achievements: Track your progress and completed achievements across games.
- Stats: Check your detailed gameplay statistics and rankings.
Once you pick a game, just walk through the portal to join matchmaking and start playing!
Joining Mineplex – IP Addresses
To join Mineplex, you‘ll need the correct IP address for either the Java or Bedrock version of Minecraft:
For Java Edition (PC)
us.mineplex.com
Follow these steps:
- Launch Minecraft and click Multiplayer.
- Click Add Server. Give it the name "Mineplex".
- Enter the server address us.mineplex.com.
- Click Done then select the server and click Join Server.
For Bedrock Edition (Mobile/Console)
pe.mineplex.com
Here‘s how to connect:
- Launch Minecraft and select Play.
- Choose Servers.
- Scroll down and select "Mineplex" from the Featured Servers list.
- Click Join Server.
If you have trouble connecting, make sure you‘re running Minecraft version 1.8 or higher. Rebooting your game or device can help too.
And that‘s all it takes to start playing on one of the largest and most loved Minecraft servers! Try out the extensive collection of minigames, make new friends, and even show off your skills on the global leaderboards. Just don‘t forget the IP address above to get in the game.
Happy mining and see you on Mineplex!
