Manhunt Minigame

Manhunt Mini is a custom Minecraft Manhunt minigame where Hunters must stop the Runner(s) from completing their objective. The plugin adds custom abilities, tracking, airdrops, respawn mechanics, world-border gameplay, multiple stages, and much more to create a faster and more structured Manhunt experience.

Requirements

Required dependency:
Velaboard - Minecraft Plugin — Minecraft Scoreboard API
VelaBoard is used by Manhunt Mini for its scoreboard and team-related functionality.

Features

Hunter vs Runner gameplay
Runner Head Start
Multiple Runners support
Hunter Tracking Compass
Tracking across the Overworld, Nether, and End
Hunter Respawn System with configurable respawn time
Custom Abilities
Avatar / Playstyle System
Airdrops with useful loot
World Border limited
Village Stage
Stronghold Stage
Automatic Match Progression
Overworld, Nether & End support
Spectator Support
Custom Scoreboard
Custom Team System
Team-based gameplay
Configurable gameplay settings
Player reset on match start
Automatic match setup
Custom combat mechanics
Win / Loss handling
And many more!

Avatars

Players can choose different playstyles through Avatars.

Current Avatars include:
Default
Assassin
Swordsman
Each Avatar can provide a different gameplay experience.

Hunter Tracking

Hunters receive a special tracking compass that allows them to locate the Runner.

The tracker supports:
Tracking Runners
Switching between multiple Runner targets
Updating Runner locations
Tracking across dimensions
This keeps the chase going even when the Runner travels far away or enters another dimension.

Airdrops

Airdrops periodically appear during a match and contain useful resources.

Airdrops can create additional points of conflict, as both Hunters and Runners may want to reach the loot.

Game Stages

Manhunt Mini divides the match into different stages to make the game more structured.
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Lobby
↓
Match Start
↓
Runner Head Start
↓
Hunters Released
↓
Main Manhunt
↓
Village Stage
↓
Transition
↓
Stronghold Stage
↓
End Game
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Hunter Respawn System

Hunters don't immediately return to the game after dying.

After a Hunter dies, they must wait for their configurable respawn timer before returning to the match.

This gives the Runner a short window to escape and makes Hunter deaths more meaningful.

World Border

The match uses limited world-border to keep the gameplay focused and prevent players from travelling indefinitely.

The border can be used to create a more intense late-game experience.

Commands

Main Command

| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| /manhunt | Access the main Manhunt Mini commands. |

Player Commands

| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| /manhunt lobby | Teleport to the Manhunt lobby. |
| /manhunt recipe | Open the custom recipe menu. |
| /manhunt recipe <item_name> | View the recipe for a specific custom item. |

Setup Commands

The following commands require the manhunt.setup permission. By default, this permission is granted to server operators.

| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| /manhunt setlobby | Set the Manhunt lobby location. |
| /manhunt team | Manage Manhunt teams. |
| /manhunt team <teamName> <add/remove> <playerName> | Add a player to or remove a player from a team. |
| /manhunt match <start/stop> <village> <time (in seconds)> <seed> | Start or stop a Manhunt match and configure its parameters. |

Chat Commands

| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| /crewmsg <message> | Send a private message to your team members. |
| /cm <message> | Alias for /crewmsg. |
| /cords | Share your current coordinates with your team members. |
| /cords <playerName> | Send coordinates to a specific player. |

Permissions

| Permission | Description |
|---|---|
| manhunt.setup | Required for setup commands, including team management, setting the lobby location, and starting or stopping matches. |

Default: Granted to server operators (OPs).

Installation

Download the latest Manhunt Mini .jar file.
Download the latest Velaboard .jar file.
Open your server's plugins folder.
Put both the .jar files inside the plugins folder.
Start or restart your server.
Configure the plugin if needed.
Start your first Manhunt match!

About

Manhunt Mini is my custom take on the classic Minecraft Manhunt concept.

The goal is to make Manhunt more structured, competitive, and action-focused by combining the original Hunter vs Runner gameplay with custom abilities, tracking, airdrops, respawn mechanics, world-border mechanics, and multiple game stages.

The plugin is designed around shorter and more intense matches while still keeping the core Manhunt experience.

Credits

Made with ❤️ by Dhiren06

Required dependency:

VelaBoard — Minecraft Scoreboard API
https://github.com/velaHere/velaboard

Manhunt Mini

A faster, more chaotic take on Minecraft Manhunt.

Made with ❤️ by Dhiren06