How to Use Gamerules in Minecraft
Gamerules let you change the game's behavior on your Minecraft server without using mods or plugins. These settings can be used both in singleplayer and on multiplayer servers.
Note: You need to be a server operator (OP) to use the
/gamerulecommand.
Using Gamerules
To see a list of available gamerules, type:
/gamerule
To change a specific rule, use:
/gamerule <rulename> <value>
Example:
/gamerule keepInventory true
Useful Gamerules
Here are some commonly used gamerules:
announceAdvancements Enables or disables the announcement of player advancements in chat.
/gamerule announceAdvancements <true|false>
doDaylightCycle Controls whether the day and night cycle should run.
/gamerule doDaylightCycle <true|false>
doMobSpawning Determines whether mobs spawn naturally.
/gamerule doMobSpawning <true|false>
doWeatherCycle Controls whether the weather should change automatically.
/gamerule doWeatherCycle <true|false>
keepInventory Keeps the player's inventory after death.
/gamerule keepInventory <true|false>
mobGriefing Allows or prevents mobs from changing the world (for example, creepers, endermen).
/gamerule mobGriefing <true|false>
pvp Enables or disables player-versus-player combat. (Bedrock Edition only)
/gamerule pvp <true|false>
showDeathMessages Shows or hides death messages in chat.
/gamerule showDeathMessages <true|false>
tntExplodes (Bedrock Edition only) Controls whether TNT can explode.
/gamerule tntExplodes <true|false>
Important Notes
- Changes to gamerules take effect immediately and do not require a server restart.
- Some gamerules can significantly affect the gameplay experience; use them thoughtfully.
- For a complete list of all available gamerules, visit the official Minecraft Wiki.
Need help configuring gamerules on your server? Contact our support team for assistance.