LaunchBlocks: Bounce Your Way to Adventure
Overview
Transform your Minecraft world with special slime blocks that propel players through the air! This lightweight plugin adds custom launcher blocks that send players soaring in their facing direction when stepped on, opening up exciting possibilities for parkour courses, adventure maps, and creative gameplay experiences.
Features
- Custom Launch Blocks: Special slime blocks that propel players in their facing direction
- Configurable Physics: Fine-tune launch power and height to create the perfect trajectory
- Simple Commands: Easily obtain launch blocks with
/launchblockor just place a slime block - Permission System: Control who can create and use launchers
- Server-Friendly: Lightweight implementation with minimal resource usage
- Customizable Effects: Configure sound and particle effects for an enhanced experience
- Full Documentation: Comprehensive setup guide included
Perfect For
- Parkour Maps: Create challenging jumping puzzles with precise landing targets
- Adventure Maps: Add exciting movement mechanics to your story-driven experiences
- Mini-Games: Design unique race courses and obstacle challenges
- Transportation Systems: Build fun and creative ways to travel across your builds
- PvP Arenas: Add vertical elements to combat with strategic launch points
How It Works
Players can place special slime blocks that function as launchers. When stepping on these blocks, they'll be propelled forward in their facing direction with a slight upward boost. The physics are fully configurable, allowing server owners to create the perfect feel for their specific needs.
Installation
- Download the plugin JAR file
- Place it in your server's plugins folder
- Restart your server
- Configure settings in the config.yml file (optional)
- Use
/launchblockor just place a slime block to get started!
Future Plans
- Custom particle effects and trails
Join thousands of server owners who have already added this exciting movement mechanic to their worlds! Whether you're building intricate parkour challenges or just want a fun way to navigate your server, this plugin delivers endless possibilities.
Compatible with Spigot, Paper, and Bukkit servers - Minecraft versions 1.20 and above
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as LaunchBlocks-1.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 6.2 MB
- Download link checked 5 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.