HungerGames

What is HungerGames?

Survival Games/Hunger Games core with arenas, chests, kits and match flow. MSH lists it as a mainstream option in Gamemode Cores , but the official project documentation remains the source of truth for exact builds, dependencies and current compatibility.

What it is good at

• Arena-based survival games
• Chest loot and game-state handling
• Kits and configurable match rules

What types of servers should consider it?

• Servers wanting a classic Hunger Games/Survival Games mode

Pricing and distribution

The plugin is distributed as a free option. Check the official page for the current download source and license.

What to check before using it

• No special warning beyond the normal rule: verify the current official documentation and test on a backup/staging server before production.

Also check the plugin's current dependency list, migration notes and supported server versions on the official page before changing a production server.

Common questions

What does HungerGames do?

Survival Games/Hunger Games core with arenas, chests, kits and match flow.

Is HungerGames a plugin or a mod?

HungerGames is listed here because it is used as a server plugin in its supported plugin environment. Some projects also publish builds for other platforms; use the official download page to choose the correct platform build.

Do players need to install it?

Most server plugins run server-side and do not require players to install the same JAR. Features that rely on resource packs, Bedrock bridges or optional client integrations can still change what the player must download or accept.

How do I install it?

For a supported Bukkit/Paper release, download the correct official plugin JAR, place it in the server plugins/ directory and fully restart; follow project-specific instructions for other platforms. Set up the arena world and boundaries, loot/chest rules, lobby and game state before inviting real players. Keep the game world separate from persistent survival worlds.

How do I know the plugin loaded?

Check the startup console and logs/latest.log, then confirm the plugin loaded on its supported server platform. Next verify an actual feature rather than relying only on the plugin list: Run a complete match with at least two test accounts: join, countdown, spawn, loot, elimination, winner announcement and map reset. Confirm the arena returns to its expected state.

What if it does not load?

If the plugin failed at startup, inspect the first relevant log error for a missing dependency, incompatible Java/server version or wrong artifact. If it loaded but its feature fails: If a match gets stuck, identify whether the state transition, arena coordinates, lobby spawn or reward hook failed. Avoid resetting a live survival world while diagnosing arena restoration.

For general plugin installation, read How to Install Plugins on a Minecraft Server. To understand the plugin lifecycle and how plugins differ from mods, read How Minecraft Server Plugins Work. If the plugin refuses to load, use Plugin Failed to Load.

Alternatives

References

Plugin versions, pricing and platform support can change. These project pages were used as the primary references for this overview.

• Official documentation / project page

Related MSH pages