23 + MineCraft Party Ideas
If your child dreams in blocks and creepers, you’re not alone—Minecraft continues to be a massive hit with kids of all ages. And what better way to celebrate their big day than by bringing their favorite virtual world to life? Whether you’re planning a backyard bash or an indoor build-fest, a Minecraft-themed party is the perfect blend of creativity, adventure, and fun. In this post, we’ll dig up the best ideas for decorations, games, food, and party favors to help you throw a party that’s every bit as epic as a diamond sword. No crafting table required!
Minecraft Cake Idea
Exploding with Flavor: The Red Cubed Minecraft TNT Cake
If you’re planning a Minecraft-themed party, nothing captures the spirit of the game quite like a TNT cake—bright, bold, and bursting with fun! This red cubed Minecraft cake is a showstopper that combines delicious flavor with creative design, perfect for fans of all ages.
The base of this cake is a classic layered sponge—light, fluffy, and moist, making it the perfect canvas for vibrant decorations. Each layer is carefully stacked to create a perfect cube shape, mimicking the iconic blocky look of Minecraft. The real magic happens on the outside: a mix of red fondant strips are meticulously arranged to recreate the pixelated texture of the TNT block. These varying shades of red give the cake depth and authenticity, turning a simple cake into a work of edible art.
To complete the design, a crisp white fondant label is placed on the front face of the cake. On this label, the word “TNT” is boldly written in black fondant letters, just like in the game, instantly recognizable and adding that final touch of Minecraft flair.
Pool Noodle TNT
Minecraft TNT Decoration Made from Pool Noodles
Bring the explosive fun of Minecraft to life with this creative TNT block crafted from simple pool noodles! Cut into 30cm pieces, these bright red noodles are carefully hot-glued together to form the perfect cube shape—lightweight, durable, and easy to handle.
To capture the authentic look of Minecraft TNT, two bold black paper strips are wrapped neatly around the top and bottom edges of the cube, framing the design with that classic blocky style. The centerpiece is a crisp white label encasing the middle of the block, featuring the iconic “TNT” lettering in bold black font—just like the game.
This DIY TNT block is a fantastic, budget-friendly decoration for Minecraft-themed parties or events, adding a fun, tactile element that’s sure to delight fans and create memorable photo moments!
Balloon Spider
Minecraft Spider Decoration with Black Balloon and Red Tape Eyes
Add a spooky yet fun touch to your Minecraft party with this simple and striking spider decoration! The body is made from a shiny black balloon, while bold red tape is carefully applied to create the signature glowing eyes that every Minecraft spider is known for.
To complete the look, black streamers or strips of black paper are glued together to form the spider’s legs, giving it that unmistakable blocky, pixel-inspired style. Lightweight and easy to assemble, this decoration is perfect for adding some Minecraft atmosphere to any party space.
It’s a lovely, eye-catching piece that’s sure to delight fans of the game and make your celebration even more memorable!
Gello Slime Blocks
Gello Slime Blocks: The Perfect Minecraft Party Treat
Bring the sticky, bouncy fun of Minecraft slime blocks to your party with colorful Gello slime blocks! These vibrant, wobbly gelatin treats capture the look and feel of the iconic slime block from the game—jiggly, bright green, and totally irresistible.
Easy to make and fun to eat, Gello slime blocks are a fantastic edible decoration that kids will love. Serve them in clear or green cubes or small containers to mimic the Minecraft style, and watch as your party guests bounce with excitement! oh, and don’t forget to make the Food Tag
Minecraft Inspired Cupcakes
Sweet & Simple: White Cupcakes with Red Sprinkles for Your Minecraft Party
Looking for an easy, delicious treat that fits perfectly with your Minecraft theme? These white cupcakes topped with bright red sprinkles add a pop of color and a fun pixelated vibe to your party table. The clean white frosting acts like a blank canvas, while the red sprinkles mimic the blocky, vibrant feel of the Minecraft world.
Perfect for kids and adults alike, these cupcakes are a crowd-pleaser and a simple way to add sweetness to your celebration without any fuss!
Sticks
Minecraft Snack Idea: Pretzel Sticks for the Win!
Pretzel sticks—broken into short pieces or bought at just the right size—are the perfect crunchy snack to bring the iconic pixelated Minecraft look to your party table. Their straight, blocky shape fits right in with the game’s signature style, making them a tasty and themed treat guests will love.
Don’t forget to add a cute “Pretzel Sticks” food tag to keep things organized and add an extra touch of party charm!
Creeper Popcorn Boxes
Store Bought Green Popcorn Boxes, and a Roll of Black tape, and Voila!!!
Paper Plate Creeper Photo Backdrop
Purchase a large quantity of Square paper plates, in the two minecraft greens and a pack of black paper plates to do the creeper face.
Minecraft Margherita Pizza
Pizza Fun, Which child doesn’t love a nice Margherita Pizza?? Store bought square pizzas, or homemade, cut up Salami squares and Done!!! Creeper Face Margherita Pizza.
Nether Portal Door Fringe
Quick easy and cost effective, a few rolls of Purple Streamers and a printed banner saying Nether Portal. Quick Tip, Don’t hang it too early, as the streamers tend to break rather easily, when there is enough foot traffic, so leave that for last.
Minecraft Creation Table
If you’re like most parents you probably already own copious amounts of Lego, I’m sure you’ve had your fair share of standing on them in the dark and lip syncing the worse cuss words ever. But for your little ones birthday, this is a winner. a Disposable green table cloth, or a green bed sheet, a small sign board ‘Build a Minecraft Creation’ and of course a ton of lego blocks. It will keep the kiddies entertained for an extended amount of time.
Life Force Chocolate Hearts
Store bought Red Foiled Chocolate hearts, a couple cellophane bags and some printed tags. Attach the tag to the bag with a stapler. These are a true winner, for Kids and adults alike.
Knock Em Over Creeper
This is a wonderful outdoor game, Purchase a large green piece of foam from your local material shop, Cut into same size cubes, with Black tape make the eyes, Stack em up, and throw them over with a ball of any size.
Perler Bead Patterns – Free Printable
MineCraft Cube Party Invites
Very Cute Invite Idea, However if they being handed out at school, They will get severly squashed and potentially damaged in the invitees bags.
Golden Apples
Beautiful and delicious toffee apples, with cute printed tags.
Minecraft Mine Finds
These are all just food options that tie in nicely with the Minecraft theme.
DIY Own Drab Design
DIY Creeper Bags: A Fun & Creative Minecraft Party Activity
Looking for a fun, hands-on activity that kids will love—and parents will appreciate? Set up a DIY Creeper bag station using simple, budget-friendly supplies! You can use anything green as the base: purchased green drawstring bags, green pillowcases, or even plain tote bags.
Start by making a stencil of the iconic Creeper face. Cover your workspace with a plastic tablecloth to protect surfaces, then provide a couple of inexpensive paint rollers and some recycled plastic punnets filled with black fabric paint. Kids can use the stencil and rollers to create their own unique Creeper bags right at the party!
To keep the fun going, consider packing each stencil, a paint roller, and a small paint bottle neatly together as a party favor. That way, the little artists can continue crafting at home—and the mess is on the parents!
This activity is creative, memorable, and totally on-theme—making it a perfect addition to any Minecraft celebration.
Creeper Cupcakes
Delicious Cupcakes Iced with Green Butter Icing, then some creeper faces printed and cut into squares, attached to a tooth pick and voila. Minecraft cupcakes.
Creeper Juice
Creeper Juice, Either use Lime Soda, or perhaps even Lemonade. / Sprite with some green food coloring. This is a awesome brewing station idea.
Creeper Cups
Green Plastic, or Disposable Store bought cups and a roll of Black tape. Don’t worry about getting all the faces the same size. Its effective, Promise.
Creeper Cookies
Basic square cookies, with Green Icing and with the help of a black icing pen, the Creepers face. Sweet, Easy and Effective.
Lava Blocks
Is it cubed cheese or is it Lava? Don’t forget the label.
TNT Candy
Minecraft TNT Made Sweet: Red Candy Twizzlers Decoration
Add a tasty twist to your Minecraft party decorations with this clever TNT block made from long red candy Twizzlers! Bound tightly together to mimic the iconic red cubed block, these Twizzlers create a fun, edible centerpiece that’s both eye-catching and delicious.
To complete the look, wrap a classic white TNT label around the bundle—just like the ones found in the game—to give it that instantly recognizable Minecraft flair. This simple yet striking decoration doubles as a sweet treat, bringing a playful and interactive element to your celebration.
Perfect for parties, this candy TNT block is sure to delight guests of all ages and explode with fun!
Music Playlist
- ”Diamond Mining’‘ A Minecraft Parody of ‘Too Close’ by Alex Clare
- “Hack That” – A Minecraft Parody of Akon’s Smack That
- “I Love My Minecraft World” – A Minecraft Music Parody
- “I’ll Make Some Cake” A Minecraft parody of Glad You Came by The Wanted (our favourite too)
- “I’m a Noob” – Minecraft Parody of Fun’s Some Nights
- “Minecraft Style” – A Parody of PSY’s Gangnam Style (similar – “Like an Enderman”)
- “Not Mining You” – A Minecraft Parody of Not Over You
- “TNT” – A Minecraft Parody of Taio Cruz’s Dynamite
- “Don’t Mine at Night” A Minecraft Parody of Last Friday Night MINECRAFT CRAP
