Block Party

Description

Match the correct color before the floor disappears. Quick reactions win the round.

Game type notes

This is a Minigame: it is designed for standalone arenas, but it can also be used inside party rotations. Minigames usually provide longer, feature-rich rounds.

What you get with BlueArcade 3 + this module

• Party system (lobbies, queues, and shared party flow).
• Store-ready menu integration and vote menus.
• Victory effects and end-game celebrations.
• Scoreboards, timers, and game lifecycle management.
• Player stats tracking and placeholders.
• XP system, leaderboards, and achievements.
• Arena management tools and setup commands.

Features

• Pattern system for color sequences.
• Flexible timing controls for music and search phases.
• Floor region setup with the magic stick tool.

Arena setup

Common steps

Use these steps to register the arena and attach the module:

• /baa create [id] <standalone|party> — Create a new arena in standalone or party mode.
• /baa arena [id] setname [name] — Give the arena a friendly display name.
• /baa arena [id] setlobby — Set the lobby spawn for the arena.
• /baa arena [id] minplayers [amount] — Define the minimum players required to start.
• /baa arena [id] maxplayers [amount] — Define the maximum players allowed.
• /baa game [arena_id] add [minigame] — Attach this minigame module to the arena.
• /baa stick — Get the setup tool to select regions.
• /baa game [arena_id] [minigame] bounds set — Save the game bounds for this arena.
• /baa game [arena_id] [minigame] spawn add — Add spawn points for players.
• /baa game [arena_id] [minigame] time [minutes] — Set the match duration.

Module-specific steps

Finish the setup with the commands below:

• /baa game [arena_id] block_party floor set — Select and save the floor area.
• /baa game [arena_id] block_party pattern add <name> — Create a new color pattern.
• /baa game [arena_id] block_party pattern remove <name> — Remove a pattern.
• /baa game [arena_id] block_party pattern list — List existing patterns.
• /baa game [arena_id] block_party pattern initial <name> — Set the initial pattern.
• /baa game [arena_id] block_party musictime <seconds> — Set the music phase length (optional).
• /baa game [arena_id] block_party searchtime <seconds> — Set the time to find the color (optional).
• /baa game [arena_id] block_party decreasetime <seconds> — Decrease the search time per round (optional).
• /baa game [arena_id] block_party mintime <seconds> — Set the minimum search time (optional).

Technical details

• Minigame ID: block_party
• Module Type: MINIGAME

Building individual editions

If you only need one edition, you can build it on its own:

• mvn clean package -pl blockparty-minecraft -am
• mvn clean package -pl blockparty-hytale -am

Links & Support

• Website: https://www.blueva.net
• Documentation: https://docs.blueva.net/books/blue-arcade
• Support: https://discord.com/invite/CRFJ32NdcK