TNT Tag Documentation
TNT Tag
Section titled “TNT Tag”TNT Tag turns the familiar game of tag into an explosive multiplayer minigame. At the start of each round, selected players receive TNT and must punch another player before the timer reaches zero. Whoever is still tagged when time expires is eliminated.
The plugin manages the complete match lifecycle, including arena setup, multiple tagged players, decreasing round timers, deathmatch, spectators, configurable power-ups, join signs, statistics, leaderboards, rewards, PlaceholderAPI integration, Bungee server mode, and a Bukkit event API.
Get Started
Section titled “Get Started” Getting Started Install TNT Tag and prepare your server for its first match.
Arena Setup Create an arena and configure every required location through the setup menu.
Gameplay Overview Understand tagging, timed eliminations, deathmatch, winners, and match cleanup.
Features
Section titled “Features” Tagging and Rounds Learn how tagged players are selected, how tags transfer, and how round timers shrink.
Deathmatch Configure the final phase, one-tagger threshold, and round teleports.
Spectator Mode Configure spectator visibility, effects, teleports, and late joins.
Power-Ups Create temporary potion-effect pickups with configurable locations and chances.
Join Signs Create arena signs and customize their live state and player count lines.
Statistics and Leaderboards Reference every stored statistic and leaderboard command.
Bungee Mode Run one arena per game server and return players to a network hub.
Commands
Section titled “Commands” Player Commands Join or leave games and inspect player statistics and rankings.
Admin Commands Create, edit, start, stop, reload, and manage TNT Tag arenas.
Configuration Files
Section titled “Configuration Files” config.yml Configure timers, gameplay rules, effects, spectators, inventory handling, and global behavior.
messages.yml Customize commands, game messages, bars, scoreboards, signs, state names, and name tags.
items.yml Configure TNT, compasses, lobby tools, spectator tools, and admin items.
power-ups.yml Configure every power-up effect, item, level, duration, and spawn chance.
rewards.yml Run player or console commands for wins, losses, draws, and game completion.
mysql.yml Connect multiple servers to a shared TNT Tag statistics database.
bungee.yml Configure hub routing and server-list MOTD behavior for Bungee mode.
arena.yml Understand the locations and limits stored for each arena.
Other Files Learn how statistics and inventory backups are managed.
Placeholders and API
Section titled “Placeholders and API” General Placeholders Display global, player, and per-arena TNT Tag data through PlaceholderAPI.
Leaderboard Placeholders Display ranked player names and values for every statistic.
Developer API Listen for joins, leaves, game states, rounds, eliminations, and statistic changes.
Miscellaneous
Section titled “Miscellaneous” FAQ Common questions about installation, setup, permissions, storage, Bungee mode, and troubleshooting.
Get TNT Tag on SpigotMC Open the official SpigotMC distribution page.
Get TNT Tag on BuiltByBit Open the official BuiltByBit distribution page.