One sentence summary
Minecraft: Redstone Handbook provides readers with an official Mojang guide for exploring numerous redstone contraptions and incorporating them into the game.
Book genre
Minecraft: Redstone Handbook is a fan survival guide.
Main topic of the book
The book’s main topic is exploring and leveraging in-game redstone features to create sophisticated contraptions and machinery in Minecraft.
Key ideas
- Keystone Ideas of Minecraft: Redstone Handbook:
- Exploring the basics of redstone contraptions and engineering
- Discovering how different redstone components work together and how to use them efficiently
- Creating powerful and secure designs
- Engaging the community to share constructions and ideas on multiplayer servers
Main parts of the book and a short summary
- Part 1: Redstone Basics: The first part of the book introduces the power of redstone and covers the basics of redstone contraptions and engineering. Topics such as different components of redstone, how electricity works in redstone circuits, and the various types of redstone contraptions are explained.
- Part 2: Exploring Redstone Circuits: This part of the book builds on the concepts learnt in the first part and explores more complex redstone builds. Several examples of advanced redstone circuits are provided along with step-by-step instructions.
- Part 3: Working with Redstone and the Community: The book ends with a section on interacting with the community and leveraging the power of community-sourced ideas. Information and tips on engaging in PvP (player versus player) gameplay and creating custom servers are also discussed.
Key takeaways
- Key takeaways from Minecraft: Redstone Handbook:
- A comprehensive guide to in-game redstone features and how to use them effectively
- Detailed step-by-step instructions on how to build and power complex redstone circuitry
- Information on engaging in PvP gameplay and creating custom servers
Author’s background and qualifications
The author of Minecraft: Redstone Handbook, Scholastic, is a global children’s publishing, education, and media company.
Target audience
The book is aimed at intermediate players of the popular video game Minecraft, who already understand the basics of the game and are familiar with redstone features.
Publisher and first publication date
Minecraft: Redstone Handbook was published by Egmont Publishing in the United Kingdom in June 2018.