There’s something special about the holidays. Spending time with the family, relaxing from going to work, that much needed break from school, and, of course, Christmas morning. If you’re anxious about the big day on December 25th then it can be grueling process waiting or if you’re not into the holiday cheer, this list may change that. Luckily, if you’re a Minecraft PC gamer, there is plenty of adventure maps all based on Christmas.
From playing as an Elf to finding the missing Santa as an undercover detective, you’ll definitely want to check out these five Christmas-themed Minecraft maps! Do you know of a good Christmas-themed Minecraft adventure map? Let us know by leaving a comment down below.
Christmas Awakening
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From DoubleUpGaming comes a magical Christmas adventure. Players take the role of an elf but not just any elf. Turns out you were kept in a deep cryogenic sleep until one day you were awakened. Confused and stranded within the North Pole hemisphere, it becomes clear that Santa needs your help but just what had happened and why you awaken remains a secret for players to unfold.
The creators behind Christmas Awakening have put countless hours in voice and cutscene work. We’re promised a story full of comedy, drama, and an emotional ride of this young elf’s tale. There are some slight requirements for the adventure to work such as players must be using Minecraft version 1.8+. Additionally, the volume must be set strictly to no background music, 50% Master Volume along with 100% Jukebox/Noteblocks. Your PC must also be able to handle the render distance of twelve chunks or more.
Science Santa 2
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Don’t be confused by the name, Science Santa 2 is very much the first installment to Secret Santa but it happens to be a more revamped edition of what creators 00jace, cluedough, and Madeinchina123 first released. The game follows a group of scientists known as 037 where they believe in testing anything and everything out. One day the group managed to capture Santa to use for a new project experiment, the teleporter. Unfortunately, things didn’t pan out how the scientist wished they would.
After a glitch in the system sends Santa missing, you are given the task to track and him down and bring him back. This is a relatively straightforward story as players will go through the adventure map in a peaceful setting at all times and will have to play with another player. Players are also instructed to not break any blocks unless stated otherwise, so prepare for a good scenery filled story through the cold North Pole.
The Big 25 Christmas Calendar Adventure
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This adventure map acts much like those little Christmas countdown calendars. Every day you would mark off the date and in return get a little treat or craft until the twenty-fifth day completing the calendar on Christmas day. Uploaded under the account tRmz, Minecraft players have a fully functioning adventure map that tasks them with a goal starting on the first of December straight to Christmas day.
Rules are showcased at the spawn though it was noted that up to four players can go through the map. Just like the Christmas calendars, the creators are asking players to only do one adventure goal a day to build up excitement for Christmas day.
ELF TROUBLE
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Uh oh, it looks like a group of Santa’s elves had drunk a bit too much hot cocoa and because of it, they believe they can do a better job delivering presents to the good little boys and girls across the globe. Can you convince the little elves from causing all their shenanigans and save Christmas? According to R3D_K1D, the map was created in just two weeks and it includes voice acting, custom sounds, five rounds of difficult enemies, along with a non-Mob final boss.
There is some information noted before players can start enjoying the game. The play time averages out to about a half hour to an hour and the Minecraft version for the game to run properly is 1.8 or 1.8.1. Once completed, the map will reset itself normally in case you would like to play again or to tuck it away until the next holiday season.
The Missing Christmas!
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From creator Crysteous comes The Missing Christmas! This is an adventure story that puts players into the shoes of an undercover detective, one that is brave enough to take on some of the world’s most despicable crimes. Your current case is to find Santa Claus. Turns out the big ole jolly man himself has gone missing leaving the North Pole in shambles. Can you find Santa before Christmas day and save the holiday spirit for kids all around the world? The rules are pretty clear, simply play along with the story and don’t enter any places unless instructed to, otherwise, there’s a good chance you’ll ruin the storyline.
