"On an iPhone or iPad, the 2-D, side-scrolling block-based sandbox is a winning formula, and The Blockheads is the most well-executed, true-to-Minecraft game I've had the pleasure to experience on iOS." - TouchArcade (5 Stars) "The Blockheads takes the Minecraft experience and shrinks it down in a way that just works on a touchscreen. There are sha
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Your main objective is to begin with almost nothing and progress by exploring, crafting, building, and trading. You work toward advanced technology like steam trains, electric elevators, jet packs, titanium swords, and carbon fiber armor.
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You should prioritize survival by deciding whether to create a bed, dig a cave, or refuel your campfire. Acting quickly is essential because you only have minutes before exhaustion hits your blockhead as temperatures drop.
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The game features various world types, including those designed for exploration and creation, as well as specific PVP worlds. In PVP worlds, you can engage in combat against other blockheads rather than focusing solely on building.
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You can lay rail and create jumps for speedy rail hand cars. For more efficient movement, you can create a comprehensive rail network to facilitate easy transport across your world using steam trains.
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To power your oil refinery, you must create an array of solar panels. This energy allows you to craft essential materials like carbon fiber and fuel, which are necessary for operating your jetpack.
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You can explore an infinite number of worlds that feature diverse biomes. These include vast oceans, deep caves, arid deserts, towering mountains, dense forests, and even unique floating sky islands to discover.
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Yes, you can trade with other players in an ever-changing global economy. Additionally, if you prefer combat, you can join specific PVP worlds to battle other blockheads instead of focusing on cooperative building.
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To start your adventure, you must warp your first blockhead through the portal. Once you arrive, you begin with almost nothing and must immediately start exploring, crafting, and gathering resources to survive and progress.
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Yes, you can easily join online worlds that are created and hosted by other players. This allows you to explore thousands of unique worlds alongside friends, family, or other members of the community.
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If you are experiencing launch issues, ensure you are updated to version 1.7.4. This specific update addressed a known bug where the game would fail to start correctly if there was no active internet connection.
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1.7.4 is a minor update which fixes an issue where the game would fail to launch if there was no internet connection.
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"On an iPhone or iPad, the 2-D, side-scrolling block-based sandbox is a winning formula, and The Blockheads is the most well-executed, true-to-Minecraft game I've had the pleasure to experience on iOS." - TouchArcade (5 Stars)
"The Blockheads takes the Minecraft experience and shrinks it down in a way that just works on a touchscreen. There are shades of Lemmings here too, and they blend together to make a sweet game about discovery, exploration, and creation." - Pocket Gamer (Gold Award)
*****
Night is falling and your blockhead is freezing. You haven't yet made shelter and your campfire has gone out. All you have is a spade, some wood and a few sticks. You have only minutes before exhaustion hits. Do you create a bed, dig a cave or refuel your fire? What will you do?
The Blockheads is a huge exploration, creation and survival game where the possibilities are endless!
Play offline in single player, or easily create and join online worlds to play with friends and family, or explore thousands of unique worlds created and hosted by other players.
Start with almost nothing and explore, craft, build and trade your way to steam trains, electric elevators, and even jet packs, titanium swords and carbon fiber armor.
- Explore an infinite number of worlds filled with oceans, caves, deserts, mountains, forests and floating sky islands
- Build massive structures with the materials you find
- Trade with other players in an ever changing global economy
- Battle other blockheads in PVP worlds
- Lay rail and create jumps for speedy rail hand cars or create a rail network for easy transport by train
- Create an array of solar panels to power your oil refinery, and craft carbon fiber and fuel for your jetpack to explore the skies
- With content always being added, The Blockheads is continuously evolving, and there is more to come
Warp your first blockhead through the portal and get exploring now in The Blockheads!
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