Finally, after a long time, Mojang has heard the Minecraft community and has made significant and welcome updates to the minecarts. In this guide, we’ll go over five ways Minecraft players have used them to make incredible things. So, let’s start this list with no further hesitation.
1. High-Speed Cannons
One of the most anticipated features Mojang has introduced in the latest snapshots is the gamerule command for minecarts. This command lets you change the minecart speed. Players have cranked up the speed to max and that has allowed them to create some hilarious and overpowered cannons.
As you can see from the video above, shared by Reddit user AssistanceLegal7549, the minecart picks up speed thanks to powered rails and then gets catapulted using a ramp. Although this isn’t possible in cheat-free worlds, the creative builders will have a lot of fun playing with this gamerule.
2. Epic Rollercoaster
Minecraft’s rollercoaster era is back, thanks to the minecart updates and some players have already started making exciting new tracks. The player and Reddit user matiegaming has built this amusing and very accurate rollercoaster ride.
It utilizes precise minecart movement and acceleration, to the point that every jump is timed and calculated perfectly. But that’s not all, there is also a part where the minecart cleared a creeper hole presumably, which is creative and fun.
3. Funny Mob Display
Minecraft mobs and minecarts have one thing in common and that is the fact they’re dynamic and bring movement to builds. Once you combine the two then you get twice the better display in your creations.
X user @hddavigamer has made a simple rollercoaster for mobs that goes in a loop and is very fun to look at. Imagine you’re making a zoo or some kind of crazy scientist lair, this ride would be a perfect addition and can also tell a story, depending on which mobs are part of it.
4. Angry Birds Mini-Game
One of the coolest things players have made with the latest minecart changes for me is the Angry Birds Minecraft mini-game. X user @Firebolt36O has posted this insane and amazing build, where you can see a slingshot catapulting TNT minecarts towards the Angry Birds-inspired build with the green pigs.
You can see that based on the strength of the launch, the TNT minecart moves further or shorter. This is so fun to watch and would be amazing to have in a mini-game tournament on a Minecraft server.
5. Looping & Precise Track
The final cool build we share with you is a simple rail track made by @JaayTwitch on X. It allows the minecart to make a big loop and rather accurately come back to its starting position. The main attraction is a flying pig in this case, but the player can also ride in the minecart and have fun.
This would be a great idea for a short and sweet ride you can charge diamonds for in your adventure park.
Those are five cool builds Minecraft players have created based on the minecart changes. Some of these are finished builds, while others are prototypes that can be improved. So, expect a lot more epic things to be discovered by the community. That said, which of these creations is your favorite? Tell us in the comments section below!
