Minecraft challenge

TNT Follows You

TNT appears above every active player every ten seconds. It explodes three seconds later. Keep moving!

Java & Bedrock
Private server
No extra mods

The next blast

Ten seconds until the next TNT

While the run is active, the default settings spawn TNT at every active player every ten seconds. It appears two blocks above you and is already lit. A warning tells you it is there. Three seconds later, it explodes.

The optional Increasing Difficulty setting starts off. If enabled, it shortens the interval to eight and six seconds after ten and twenty minutes of active run time. The fuse length stays the same.

With optional Increasing Difficulty, the interval later drops to eight and six seconds.

Example round: a warning appears while you mine. You stop digging and dodge instead of waiting for the blast inside a narrow pocket.

Primed TNT above a player standing on sand in the evening light. — By default, primed TNT appears above you every ten seconds.

What to expect from your run

Rule complexity: Dodge the TNT before it explodes after three seconds.
What helps: Quick reactions and clear escape routes help.
What takes time: TNT can appear while you craft or mine too. Stop what you are doing for a moment and dodge.

Keep moving

Tips for TNT Follows You

Know where to dodge before the warning appears.

01Keep an exit open: Avoid mining deep into a dead end you cannot leave in three seconds.
02React to the warning: Stop crafting or sorting your inventory when TNT appears.
03Give teammates room: TNT appears for every active player. Avoid gathering in the same cramped spot.

Another twist

Combine TNT Follows You

A second rule makes dodging harder.

TNT Follows You + Biome = Effect: Check the effect when changing biomes. The next TNT still keeps coming.
Biome = Effect
2 simultaneous challenges · Host needs Pro

The configurator shows which rules you can enable together. Some combinations do not suit every goal.

TNT Follows You FAQ

Timing, warnings and options.

How often does TNT appear?

By default, every ten seconds for every active player. The default fuse lasts three seconds.

Does it get faster during the run?

Only if you enable Increasing Difficulty. Then the default interval drops to eight and six seconds after ten and twenty minutes of active play.

Does the countdown continue during a pause?

No. The rule runs only during an active attempt; pausing stops its timing.

Your first run

Start your TNT Follows You run

You need Minecraft, but no extra mods or server hosting of your own.

How to join on Java & Bedrock

1
Join Sparkane
Connect to play.sparkane.com. We support 1.21.11 – 26.3 on Java. The “How to join on Java & Bedrock” guide covers both editions.
2
Choose your challenge in the lobby
Choose your challenge at the NPC in the lobby. You can play straight away with its preset rules. To change settings or combine challenges, open the browser settings from there.
3
Start your server and invite friends
Create your server and wait for it to be ready. Invite friends with /invite. Java and Bedrock players can play together.
4
Start the timer and play
Everyone ready? As the host, use /timer start. You can then break blocks and the challenge rules become active. Use /timer pause and /timer resume to take a break and continue your run.