Arena Setup

Each TNT Tag arena needs a lobby location, game start location, end location, valid player limits, and a saved ready state. Power-up locations and join signs are optional.

Create the Arena

/tnttag create <arena>

Arena identifiers must be unique. Use a short, stable identifier because commands and per-arena placeholders reference it directly.

Open the Editor

/tnttag edit <arena>

The editor is the recommended way to configure an arena. Avoid changing serialized locations in arena.yml while the server is running.

Required Setup

Set the lobby location, where waiting players are held before the match.
Set the start location, where active players are sent when gameplay begins.
Set the end location, where players leave after the game or with /tnttag leave.
Set the minimum players required to begin the starting countdown.
Set the maximum players accepted by the arena.
Set a map name for scoreboards, signs, messages, and placeholders.
Save the editor and confirm that the arena is marked ready.

Optional Setup

Power-Up Locations

Add one or more pickup locations in the editor. TNT Tag selects from these positions when it spawns a configured power-up. A collected location becomes available again for later spawns.

Join Signs

Use the editor’s sign option while looking at a sign to associate it with the arena. Live sign text is read from messages.yml and updates with the arena state and player count.

Bungee Mode

When Bungee-Enabled is enabled, TNT Tag is designed for one arena per game server. Configure the hub routing and MOTD in bungee.yml before enabling the mode.

Validation Checklist

The arena has lobby, start, and end locations.
Minimum players is at least one and does not exceed maximum players.
The arena reports as ready in /tnttag list.
All game areas are loaded and accessible.
At least the minimum number of test players can join.
A complete round, elimination, win, and inventory restoration have been tested.