About HungerGames
From SpigotMCLightweight HungerGames plugin that supports Multiple Arenas, Kits, & Teams.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
JT122406 has taken over this resource and will be providing updates for it from here on out.
HungerGames is a simple yet fun, and very lightweight PvP arena system.
It provides advanced kits, spawns, and a very simple arena setup. If you've never heard of the books/movies HungerGames, it's basically a free for all. You must hunt for food and items, and attempt to kill others before they kill you. The last man standing wins!
Unlike some HungerGames plugins, this one does not require you to setup a whole server for the game. You can just easily setup multiple arenas anywhere in the world.
This is a revamp of one on my old favourites that has since been abandoned.
This plugin was originally developed by bob7l and then later taken on by Spoopy. It's now my turn to bring this plugin into the 1.13+ world.
VERSION NOTES:
- This plugin will ONLY work on 1.14.4+
- This plugin will NOT work on 1.13.2 or lower and will never be updated to work on those versions. If you would like to try this plugin on those version you can download Spoopy's old version HERE
FEATURES:
- Create multiple arenas for your players to play in
- Auto-updating lobby signs
- Custom min/max players and arena timers per arena
- Very lightweight
- Does not require its own server or world
- Vault economy support
- Simple arena setup
- Random items will generate in arena chests
- Bonus chests will generate even more items (separate loot table)
- Per-Arena Loot Tables allows for even more customization
- Spectating Feature allowing players to watch the game close up
- Smart mob spawning engine with customizable mobs also supports MythicMobs
- Highly configurable
- Customizable kits
- Per-Arena Kits allows for even MORE customization
- Customizable messages
- Player teams
- Full rollback System
- Leaderboard placeholders via PlaceholderAPI
- World border system, pushes players towards the center of the arena when time is running out
- Party Support with Parties and Friends Extended Edition for Spigot and BungeeCord/Velocity and Parties by AlessioDP
COMMANDS & PERMISSIONS:
see WIKI
ARENA SETUP:
see WIKI
NOTE: An arena's lobby signs WILL NOT WORK in vanilla spawn protection, make sure to either put your lobby signs outside of vanilla spawn protection, disable vanilla spawn protection or move vanilla spawn protection.
CONFIGURATION:
- Config.yml
- Items.yml
- Mobs.yml
LEADERBOARDS / PLACEHOLDERS :
- HungerGames stores wins in a leaderboard file, this data can be accessed via ( PlaceholderAPI) placeholders and used in other plugins such as scoreboard or hologram plugins.
API:
- HungerGames has a pretty open API, check out our JavaDocs
VIDEO TUTORIAL:
Awesome video tutorial by @SoulStriker_ which showcases both the setup (including configs) as well as gameplay.
<iframe width="500" height="300" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dCsILnpRaK4?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
(please note any links/advertisements in this video are not affiliated with HungerGames, ShaneBee or ShaneBeeStudios, but are only affiliated with the creator of said video.)
MAJOR CHANGES:
Since Spoopy's version I have done some major changes to the plugin. I went thru the discussion tab on his resource and made sure to fix any bugs that were reported, and implement features I felt would fit nicely.
Highlights
From source dataGame versions
Supports 7 Minecraft versions, the newest being 1.20.
Loaders
Runs on Spigot and Paper.
Footprint
Rated a light load on a server.
HungerGames on Nxeon
From our catalogue- One-click install
- Supported on Nxeon Minecraft servers, for Paper servers. We download it from SpigotMC, place it, and restart the server.
- Server side
- Required on the server
- Server type needed
- Spigot, Paper
- Server load
- light
- Smallest plan we suggest
- Minecraft — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
- Latest build
- 5.2.6, released 2023-07-23
Game versions by loader
| Loader | Game versions | Newest |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | 1.14 to 1.20 (7 versions) | 1.20 |
| Spigot | 1.14 to 1.20 (7 versions) | 1.20 |
From 10 recorded builds of HungerGames.
Recent builds
| Build | Released | Game versions | Loaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2.6 | 2023-07-23 | 1.14 to 1.20 (7 versions) | Spigot, Paper |
| 5.2.5 | 2023-06-08 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 5.2.4 | 2023-04-07 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 5.2.3 | 2023-02-17 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 5.2.2 | 2023-01-30 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 5.2.1 | 2023-01-27 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
Run HungerGames on a Minecraft server
Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.
What kind of mod it is
From the catalogGameplay & overhauls
New mechanics, content and overhauls that change how the game plays.
Runs on your server
From source side supportSpigotMC lists HungerGames as required on the server. Check its SpigotMC page to see whether players need it too.
Compatibility
- Game
- Minecraft
- Loaders
- SpigotPaper
- Runs on
- Serverrequired on the server
- Game versions
- 1.20 and 6 earlier
- Requires
- One-click install needs a Paper server.
Verified at the source
- ✓SpigotMCOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-01Open ↗
- ✓AuthorJT122406, as published on SpigotMC
- ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree
HungerGames, answered
Generated from the mod’s own source data.
Do my players need to install HungerGames?
SpigotMC lists HungerGames as required on the server. Check its SpigotMC page to see whether players need it too.
Which loaders does it support?
Spigot and Paper.
Is it free?
Yes. HungerGames is free to download from SpigotMC.
How do I add it to my Nxeon server?
Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

Run HungerGames on a Minecraft server.
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