Welcome to the official Minecraft Beginner's Handbook! It contains all the information you need to stay alive during your first few days in the mysterious new universe of Minecraft!

Minecraft is a block-building sandbox computer game with no set rules where you can build anything you can possibly imagine. The adventure you choose is completely up to you!

Yet, you may find yourself alone in this strange new world, full of hidden dangers. So when you have minutes to find food and shelter before darkness falls and the monsters come looking, what do you do?

This Minecraft Handbook might just save your life. It's packed with tips from the creator and developer, as well as other Minecraft experts. You'll soon be on your way to becoming an expert yourself!

So learn how to find resources, make a shelter, craft tools, armour and weapons, and protect yourself from monsters. It's a definitive guide to surviving your first few days in the world of Minecraft.

Your Handbook features:

- 79 pages of useful hints, web links and tips for staying safe online.
- An exclusive interview with the creator and developer, Notch and Jeb.
- A short guide to Minecraft controls for PC/MAC, XBOX 360 and Pocket Edition gaming.

Please note: This guide is a ideal to help you take it to the next level in the elaborate gaming universe. However it is best used with the classic PC version of Minecraft, as many other devices have structured tutorials to get you started. Suitable for beginners to experienced players.

An officially licensed Minecraft Beginner's Handbook.
Recommended for ages 9 and up.