The wildly popular video game is filled with many mysteries. Unearth its secrets with this in-depth, step-by-step guide. For such an overwhelmingly popular game, Minecraft is nothing if not enigmatic.

Maps are an important tool in Minecraft. That’s especially true once you start moving away from your initial spawn spot. Of course, we don’t need to preach the importance of a map. You’re here because ...

There are two major kinds of portals in Minecraft: The Nether Portal and the End Portal. To make a Nether Portal, you'll need at least 10 obsidian blocks and some way to light them on fire. You can ...