25 Minecraft facts that will make you want to play again

25. Minecraft is an indie game

Minecraft started as a humble indie game developed by a small team without the backing of big companies. Despite its modest beginnings, the game grew into a global phenomenon, proving that even the simplest ideas can become innovative in the gaming world. | © Mojang Studios

24. One Minecraft day lasts 20 minutes

One day in Minecraft equals 20 minutes of real-time, which makes every second count. This unique time system not only adds urgency to the gameplay, but also helps players, especially kids, develop essential planning and time management skills. | © Mojang Studios

23. You can play Minecraft in VR

Minecraft in VR takes the exploration to a whole new level, allowing players to step directly into the iconic world of blocks. With VR technology evolving rapidly, exploring caves, building structures, and battling mobs feels more real than ever before. Nothing scarier than a creeper literally in your face... | © Mojang Studios

22. Pumpkins are more expensive than diamonds

In Minecraft economy, pumpkins are more valuable than diamonds. The elusive orange blocks are harder to find, making them the true gem of the blocky world. | © Mojang Studios

21. Cats have more than 9 lives in Minecraft

Cats seem to have more than 9 lives in Minecraft. These fearless animals can jump from any height without a scratch, making them daredevils of a blocky universe. | © Mojang Studios

20. Endermen speak backwards

When Endermen speak, it may sound like a weird, alien language, but their noises are actually distorted English phrases like "Hello" and "What's up?" played backwards, adding a spine-chilling twist to their mysterious vibe. | © Mojang Studios

19. There is 1:1 copy of Denmark in Minecraft

In 2014, government employees of the Danish Geodata Agency created a 1:1 replica of the entire country in-game. This pixel-perfect project aimed to spark interest in geographical issues. | © Mojang Studios

18. Minecraft is subject in schools around the world

Since 2013, schools like Viktor Rydberg secondary in Sweden have made Minecraft a mandatory subject, teaching students about urban planning, environmental issues, and problem-solving. Who knew building blocks could build brains? | © Mojang Studios

17. Minecraft villagers have superpowers

Minecraft villagers have an interesting superpower: they can sleep peacefully in the Nether and the End, defying the usual bed-exploding chaos. | © Mojang Studios

16. Ghast sound was recorded with help of sleeping cat

It turns out that the spine-chilling sound of the Ghast is the startled cry of a sleeping cat who was suddenly woken up! This cat belonged to sound engineer Daniel Rosenfeld who gave the Nether its signature vibe. | © Mojang Studios

15. Boats are like motors for Minecraft

In Minecraft, boats can turn minecarts into high-speed vehicles. Place a boat on a minecart, and it will zoom endlessly along the rails, even climbing slopes without powered rails. | © Mojang Studios

14. Villagers can give players discounts

Based on the popularity, villagers can give their favorite players special discounts. Build your popularity, and they’ll start offering discounts and become the Hero of the Village, and you’ll score deals so good, it’s practically a blocky Black Friday. | © Mojang Studios

13. You can become immortal in Minecraft

Did you know you can achieve immortality in Minecraft? By enchanting a Totem of Undying with Infinity, you can cheat death endlessly, because who wouldn’t want to live forever? | © Mojang Studios

12. Steve’s smile is actually a beard

Think Steve’s always happy? Think again. That iconic smile is actually a beard, not a cheerful expression. Suddenly, Minecraft’s poster boy might seem a little more serious than you thought. | © Mojang Studios

11. There is only one useless villager

Not all villagers are hustling merchants. The Nitwit is the only "useless" villager. You can’t trade with him, but hey, maybe he’s just too special for the grind. | © Mojang Studios

10. Minecraft is the best-selling game in the world

Minecraft holds the crown as the best-selling video game of all time, with over 300 million copies sold since the release. For comparison, the only other game that has crossed both 100 and 200 million sales milestones is Grand Theft Auto V. | © Mojang Studios

9. Minecraft is available in Pirate language

Did you know Minecraft offers a Pirate language option? Players can switch to it in settings, and every menu transforms into pirate lingo. Back to Game becomes Return Ta the Fight and Sound turns into Ocean Breeze. | © Mojang Studios

8. Minecraft logo was originally to be made out of Cobblestone

The iconic Minecraft logo was originally planned to be made out of Cobblestone. For unknown reasons, it was swapped out, leaving us to imagine the blocky charm that could have been. | © Mojang Studios

7. Minecraft was intended to feature Rubies

Minecraft was originally supposed to feature rubies instead of emeralds, but a colorblind developer mistakenly made them green. Rather than fix it, they renamed them emeralds, and the rest is history. | © Mojang Studios

6. Minecraft loves little Easter Eggs

Minecraft keeps players guessing with its playful Easter. Roughly once in 10,000 game launches, the title screen swaps to Minceraft, proving that even the menu has a sense of humor. | © Mojang Studios

5. The Villagers were meant to be Pigmen

Villagers almost had a very different look, they were originally going to be a combination of humans and pigs called Pigmen. Though this idea was scrapped, it’s a fun fact about the Minecraft development history. | © Mojang Studios

4. Players can manipulate the Ender Dragon's head

The Ender Dragon’s head is interactive. Hook it up to a redstone signal, and watch as its mouth eerily opens and closes, adding a touch of creepy charm to your creations. | © Mojang Studios

2. Creepers appeared in Minecraft by accident

The iconic Creeper was never meant to exist, it was a lucky accident. While coding a pig, the developer input the wrong data, and instead of a farm animal, we got Minecraft’s most infamous hostile creature. | © Mojang Studios

1. The first version of Minecraft was made in six days

The first version of Minecraft was created in just six days, which is a lightning-fast creation for such a legendary game. Despite its quick start, it took two more years of development to become the sandbox masterpiece we know today. | © Mojang Studios