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Minecraft Manhunt Blog
Guides, strategy, and server updates from the largest Manhunt server on the planet.
📢 Update v3.3.3: Hunger, Ranked Leaves & Bug Fixes
Hunger no longer drains far too fast at the start of a game, No Hunger Loss finally says food cannot be eaten, ranked leaving gets three free leaves a day, and matchmaking stops stranding players alone on an empty server.
🏆 Update v3.3.2: Ranked, Parties & Random Item
A fixed 3 hour ranked match, a rebuilt start, /giveup, party votes to end a game, a much wider Random Item pool, new height and dig limits for party games, and weaker bed bombing.
🏆 Update v3.3.1: Ranked & Fair Play
A simpler ranked ladder, Faster and Closest matchmaking, a 20-second ranked head start, improved pearl trades, pause fixes and server polls.
👤 Update v3.3.0 — The Profile Update
The biggest MCManhunt update yet: player profiles that finally save your stats, account-wide levels and XP rewards, daily quests, ranked Manhunt with a real rating, leaderboards and the Soul Hunter collection.
How to Set Up Minecraft Manhunt (Datapack, Plugin or Server)
Every way to run Minecraft Manhunt yourself: datapack, plugin, or manual command blocks — what each one actually requires, and the honest effort for each.
How Long Does a Minecraft Manhunt Game Take?
A Minecraft Manhunt game typically runs 1–3 hours. The full settings reference: time limits, hunter and runner counts, the head start, and respawn rules.
How to Win Minecraft Manhunt as a Hunter: 12 Tips
Twelve Minecraft Manhunt tips for hunters: why chasing the compass loses, how to read distance from the needle, portal denial, and stopping the bed strategy.
Best Minecraft Bingo Servers to Play in 2026
The best Minecraft Bingo servers in 2026: where to play matchmade Bingo and Lockout free, how the modes differ, and which server suits your group size.
How to Make a Compass Track a Player in Minecraft
Make a Minecraft compass point at another player, the way Manhunt hunters track a runner. The one-command-block method, its limits, and what to do instead.
10 Best Minecraft Minigames to Play With Friends
Ten Minecraft minigames worth playing with friends, ranked by group size: Manhunt, Death Swap, Bingo, Block Shuffle, Lava Rises and more. All free, no setup.