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MiniModes

MiniModes

Endless mini‑games. One simple system. Fully plug‑and‑play.

What is MiniModes?

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MiniModes is a Paper plugin that turns your server into a mini‑game platform:

  • One menu for all games
  • A built‑in party system so friends always play together
  • Pre‑game flows for teams and settings voting
  • Optional in‑game settings UI per game
  • An automatic Mashup mode that chains random games forever

Instead of hard‑coding games into the plugin itself, MiniModes loads them as extensions. You can add, remove, or update games without having to restart the server.

Think of it as a framework: MiniModes handles “server glue” and UX you plug in the creative game logic using premade extensions or by making your own.

Who is MiniModes for?

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For Server Owners

  • Run many mini‑games under one consistent framework.
  • Add your own games as extensions without forking the core plugin.

  • Give players a unified experience with:

    • One party system
    • One game selector
    • Shared flows for teams, voting, and settings

For Players

  • Form parties quickly and queue games together.
  • Let a leader pick the game from /minimodes.
  • Vote on pre-game settings like maps and rules before each round.
  • Use Mashup mode when you just want to keep playing.

Core features at a glance

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Unified Game Menu

Use /minimodes to open a GUI that lists every loaded game extension. See game info and whether your party can start it.

Built‑in Parties

Manage groups with /party. MiniModes handles leaders, invites, kicks, rematches, and Mashup mode — and does not glitch out your server just because someone left during a game.

Pre‑Game Flows

MiniModes provides shared UIs for team selection and settings voting so each game feels consistent while staying configurable.

In‑Game Settings

Easily change settings during an already running game: view, tweak, and reset settings mid-game in case you changed your mind.

Mashup Mode

Turn on /party mashup start to spin up a continuous playlist of compatible games, automatically picked and configured for your party.

Extensions API

Write your own mini‑games as MiniModes extensions. The API handles player routing, parties, worlds, and settings so you can focus on game logic.

How the docs are organized

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Use this site as both a quick start and a deep‑dive reference.

1. Start here

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  • Getting Started
    Install MiniModes, drop in your first game extensions, and press play!

  • Player Experience Overview
    Walk through what players actually do: forming parties, picking games, voting on settings, and using Mashup.

2. Operating a MiniModes server

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3. Building and extending games

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