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Spleef is a classic Minecraft minigame where players compete to break blocks beneath their opponents' feet, causing them to fall into a lava pit or void. The last player standing wins the round.
The arena consists of 3 layers of
Snow
blocks. The blocks only disappear when a player breaks it with a shovel, or by throwing snowballs that hits it. The game requires quick decision-making and precise movement, making it similar to TNT Run,
though instead of automatically breaking blocks when the player move across them, the terrain disappears only when a player breaks it with a shovel or snowball.
The game originated in the early days of Minecraft’s multiplayer scene, with players using shovels to dig out snow blocks in custom arenas. Over time, Spleef evolved with variations like Lava Spleef, TNT Spleef, and Bow Spleef, incorporating different mechanics and challenges. Its simplicity and fast-paced gameplay have made it a staple in Minecraft servers and minigame networks.
With the Event Pass players can showcase their style with any exclusive shovel skin or a random one, making each match feel fresh and exciting. Everyone have the Diamond shovel by default.
Spleef - Select Shovel
Wooden Shovel
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Crafted from wood, this trusty shovel is perfect for a nice calm game of Spleef.
Stone Shovel
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Durable and reliable, this stone shovel is your go-to choice for Spleef battles.
Iron Shovel
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Crafted from iron, this shovel offers precision and strength for this Spleef event.
RANDOM SHOVEL
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This picks any shovel for you, except the default Diamond shovel
Diamond Shovel
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Elegant and efficient, this diamond shovel is a classic, as it is the default shovel!
Golden Shovel
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Plated in pure gold, this shovel adds a touch of glamour to your Spleef games.
Netherite Shovel
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Crafted from Netherite, this shiny shovel offers durability and the finest of style.
You can also customize your death message with the Event Pass.
Below is all the available death messages for Spleef with previews.
Spleef - Death Messages
Death Message #1
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[Pass Holder] Playercouldn't handle the heat and fell into the lava.
Death Message #2
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Lava embraced[Pass Holder] Player. RIP.
Death Message #3
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[Pass Holder] Playertried to cool off in the lava during Spleef- didn't end well.
Death Message #4
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Spleef battle turned into a hot lava bath for[Pass Holder] Player
Death Message #5
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[Pass Holder] Player's spleef skills got them swimming in lava. Yikes.
Death Message #6
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[Pass Holder] Player met a fiery end in the lava.
Death Message #7
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Lava has claimed another victim:[Pass Holder] Player.
Death Message #8
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[Pass Holder] Player's lava dive ended their event winning hopes.
Death Message #9
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[Pass Holder] Player died and cried.
Death Message #10
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Lava showed no mercy to [Pass Holder] Player
Death Message #11
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[Pass Holder] Player underestimated the lava's power.
Death Message #12
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[Pass Holder] Player jumped on purpose (totally).
Death Message #13
This currently is missing in-game.
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Death Message #14
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[Pass Holder] Player took a lava plunge.
Death Message #15
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[Pass Holder] Player thought they could continue spleefing on lava - big mistake.
Death Message #16
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[Pass Holder] Player turned the Spleef match into a lava bath for themselves.
Death Message #17
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[Pass Holder] Player has met a molten end.
Death Message #18
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[Pass Holder] Player's Spleef skills burned out in the lava.
Death Message #19
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The lava pit claimed another Spleef lover: [Pass Holder] Player.
Death Message #20
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[Pass Holder] Player's Spleef strategy backfired into lava.
Death Message #21
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This Spleef event got too hot to handle for [Pass Holder] Player.
Death Message #22
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[Pass Holder] Player's Spleef game ended in a fiery lava pool.
Death Message #23
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Lava and bad parkour created a deadly combination for [Pass Holder] Player.
Death Message #24
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Legends says this person can swim in lava: [Pass Holder] Player.
Death Message #25
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Lava and parkour skills conspired against [Pass Holder] Player. RIP.
Death Message #26
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[Pass Holder] Player's Spleef tryharding led them to an elimination by lava.
Death Message #27
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[Pass Holder] Player is now starring in the latest season of Too Hot to Handle.
Below are short clips showcasing the core mechanics of Spleef. You'll see how players use shovels to break blocks beneath their opponents, strategic movement to survive, and how the arena gradually thins out. Testing both player's reflexes and positioning.