A new chapter for GradualMC
Minigames Galore is the second major GradualMC milestone. It moves short-form play into a dedicated Minigames server and gives competitive and casual matches one consistent home.
The update replaces the old standalone BedWars server arrangement. BedWars remains part of GradualMC, now alongside nine other games in a shared experience.
Released October 17, 2026
GDMCv2 — Minigames Galore successfully launched October 17, 2026. All ten minigames are now available on Java and Bedrock.
A dedicated Minigames server
The new server centralizes game selection, queue feedback, match countdowns, join and leave handling, and match completion flows. Players can move between short games without relearning the basic interface each time.
Meet the ten minigames
Every game below is part of the confirmed GDMCv2 roster. Heatseeker is included at launch; SkyWars, Mace Roulette, and KitPvP belong to a later planned milestone.
Sumo
Knock opponents out of the arena using enhanced knockback and double-jump movement.
- Enhanced knockback
- Double-jump movement
- Duels
- FFA
ColorTiles
Reach the correct colored tiles before the floor changes or disappears.
- Tile shuffle
- Block shuffle
Jabulon
A spear-focused duel with special movement and lunge mechanics.
- Spear combat
- Lunge movement
Dodgeball
Collect and throw dodgeballs to eliminate opponents.
- Dodgeball pickups
- Projectile eliminations
Sword Brawl
Sword-based combat with different weapon variants.
- Multiple weapon variants
Ranged Rumble
Ranged-weapon combat with different weapon variants.
- Multiple ranged weapon variants
Spleef
Destroy the floor beneath opponents to eliminate them.
- Destructible arena floor
TNT Run
Keep moving while the floor disappears beneath players.
- Disappearing floor
BedWars
Protect your bed, collect resources, upgrade equipment, and eliminate opposing teams.
- Bed defense
- Resources and equipment upgrades
- The Isles — Solo/Duos
- Dragon Estate — Teams/Quads
Heatseeker
A Genji Ball-inspired minigame in the confirmed GDMCv2 lineup.
Play together
Shared queues make it easier to pick a game, see where a match stands, and move cleanly from countdown to completion. The roster supports quick casual rounds as well as competitive matches without claiming unverified per-game uptime or player counts.
Make your own matches
Custom Games let hosts choose a supported game, assign players, send invitations, and adjust available game-specific rules. Sessions can be Private, Invite Only, or Public, and public sessions can be browsed by other players.
Host controls cover match starts and resets where implemented. The site does not promise settings, rewards, or modes that have not been confirmed.
Progression across the experience
The Minigames system includes experience and leveling across matches. Rewards, titles, cosmetics, and leaderboards are intentionally not promised here because they have not been confirmed for public release.
Maps and environments
SMg custom-developed the minigames. Arena and environment work has been created by Altrexx and SMg, giving each game a space designed around its movement and match rules.
What happens next?
The next named milestone is GDMCv3 — Expeditions Epidemic. Its planned focus includes Expeditions, gameplay modifiers, challenge progression, customizable rules, and a Survival private-world overhaul. No release date has been announced.
How to join
GradualMC uses grad.chittersync.com for Java and grad.chittersync.com:32470 for Bedrock.
Join the network and select Minigames to explore the ten-game roster.