Minecraft Fabric 1.16.5 Modded Community SMP! Hosted and Ran in Australia!
IP: 104.193.179.113
Modpack Download (Download Fabric 1.16.5 first!!): https://mega.nz/file/Q51kWJwI#Jhspv5XbThq03oSyVu_GKSAFUbD6gteW6as8ro4Q_7M
We don’t have a forums but you can join our discord instead! : discord.gg/AbtHeQtahK
All of your most favourite mods in this one survival server!
104.193.179.113
Brand New server to build on and have fun. Griefing is Not allowed and your builds can be protected.VOICE CHAT (must have fabric,fabric api and simply voice chat installed Economy will be added soon.
188.165.122.50:25612
A small origins SMP. we are on 1.16.5 and use Bisect hosting.
– Guaranteed friendly community! If anyone is being toxic, even if they are staff, report them to a admin or higher rank. if they are a admin or co owner, report them directly to me, person#5099
– No racism or sexism tolerated! we support all sexes and colours, no hate is allowed. Period.
The server is whitelisted, Join the discord to get in.
Please read #rules and #info for more information.
In order to get on the server you must agree to the rules and verify yourself.
You should get a captcha in your dms, make sure you have dms for the server turned on. You also need to download the mods and have fabric for 1.16.5 installed. In order to access the ip and mod channels, you should make a member application
142.44.191.84:25598
Modded Minecraft survival server – FRESH WORLD as of June 2021.
The Mods list is slowly growing and open to additions, so if there are any mod requests put them in the discord below!
https://discord.gg/6msxjBnT9B Join the discord for server updates and info!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j7og7ebhwan4ama/Riskys-Fabric-Fuckary.zip?dl=0
MULTIMC INSTANCE LINK
JAVA 16 REQUIRED FOR MODS!
Help me make a decent community, Friendly gamers only. trolls will be trolled.
riskys-hole.apexmc.co:25594
This is basically a normal server, but with Origins mods. You will need the Fabric stuff, and REI is optional, but its listed anyways.
Join the discord server for more information: https://discord.gg/ferkRXp9
Mods file if you want it beforehand: https://ln3.sync.com/dl/b9705d5e0/ya8s33hv-iaxxjfzp-5xi6mjhc-g9ae7xvd
Rules:
1. No cursing
2. No griefing public places
3. Be respectful in lore
4. Don’t be homophobic or racist etc.
51.81.23.94:25591
This is a minecraft Origins Server that is usually up 4:00 – 8:30 maybe later green witch time on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 1:00 – 9:30 maybe later on Friday and Saturday
Requirements:
Fabric Launcher
Fabric API 0.32.9+1.16
Origins 1.16.5-0.7.0
Extra Origins 1.16.5-11
Pehkui 2.0.0+21w14a
CursedOrigins 1.16.5-1.1.3
TooManyOrigins 1.16.5-0.1.2
current banned origins need permission from whitelist + to be allowed to use
Starborne
MythologySMP.aternos.me:40239
Discord: https://discord.gg/2FgM7QSA26
We’re small Aussie friends. We decided to start a new SMP server that welcomes dedicated players into our server. We’re focusing on community and long term projects. We love to build big technical builds, like a BIG witch farm for example. We want everyone to experience what’s like to be in a peak Minecraft SMP or what a dedicated multiplayer community has to offer.
Vanilla = No data pack that modifies game mechanics. (For example Coord hud datapack just shows you coords on your action bar but Double shulker box data pack modifies loot table of skulkers, we would not add that), No plugins (literally every server that have store and retarted land claim, virtual economy ect. <- sorry if i offended your server :P), Fabric because paper is ass.
139.99.181.211
Unstable SMP is a new, pure smp server!
We have a custom made fabric modpack, carefully being developed to suit all sorts of players!
You can download it on our Discord server.
The Server is PG-13, and our experienced developers have created custom origins and classes for you to use.
Want to Donate? Feel free to donate using the lunks found in the discord!
We have a weekly “Purge Day”, where PvP and Stealing is allowed for 12 hours. No Hacking at any times!
We hope to see you there!
unstablesmp.us.to
Unity origins is a fun smp for players to play origins mod with old friends or new friends to play you will need: Fabric API, fabric launcher, and origins mod for 1.16.5.
minecraft.unity-server.com:25569
Pymp SMP is a normal survival world running spigot. Since the server itself is a Spigot server, this allows Vanilla, Fabric, and Forge players to join simultaneously. Spigot plugins also add cool features to the game without the need for any downloading on your end. These features include: A friend GUI system to keep track of your friends as you play, and even jump to them to meet up with each other. A sleep system so only a small percentage of player need to be in a bed to skip forward to the next day. An awesome feature that will be added soon is a way to use prtals to go to new worlds. This keeps the area fresh as materials need to be renewed, or else you may end up finding empty caves with no resources.
pympsmp.zapto.org
Vanilla survival without privates and vultures. The world remains open and alive, but at the same time safe: vulture is strictly prohibited, and the administration rolls back any destruction and theft.
The economy is built on players: diamonds are the main currency, and crystals can be earned through events, achievements and activity. Unique items and rewards are available for them.
The server encourages construction and team play. The clan system allows you to unite, form alliances and trade. Regular events make the process interesting and varied. Donation is present, but does not affect the balance.
Join VanillaCrafts, a server where fair play is valued and your progress is always in good hands.
play.vanillacrafts.ru
123 text boldness check
best.bestixworld.ru
Welcome to ⭐️OLDMINE⭐️ – a server where anarchy and freedom reign! There are no rules, no private territories, just you and your wits. Explore a boundless world, create alliances or fight rivals. A clean map awaits its heroes – become a master of survival in complete freedom!
oldmine.mc-join.me
What is BatyaCraft?
This is the best minecraft server where you can become a father in the area!
IP: hipe.batyacraft.ru
– Everything you need is there! Skins, a bunch of thoughtful modes, tops, tasks!
– Self-written plugins that we made ourselves!
– The best anti-cheat that really punishes hackers!
– We do everything from the heart
– Versions from 1.8 – 1.12.2 – 1.21.8
We have a lot of modes for you to have fun:
▶ SKYBLOCK
There is a mode where you can build your own island by extracting things from the void. There is also a well-thought-out economy, ore generation, and a 50-wave mob arena with different sets. You can shop with everyone and win at auctions, and then you can create a store right here. All this is a freebie, so go!
▶ SKYWARS
If you go to the gym a lot, then you can clearly beat everyone in pvp, so the SKYWARS mode was created for you. You jump on the island, look for what you got in the chests and kill everyone in a row in order to drag the skating rink to the edge. Come on, it's hardcore slaughter, just the way you like it!
▶ BEDWARS
Well, if you know how to tactfully kill everyone and everything, and even break the beds, then come here and show everyone who can drag. You know how to play this game, so there is no need to explain.
▶ PRISON
It happens that you are thrown into jail, but you don’t want to rot there, do you? Therefore, you need to develop, then come to the factions that will become your second home and kill all the policemen and bosses. The prison is really huge, so come on, search everything and dominate.
IP: hipe.batyacraft.ru
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhEvaF7
Come to us, there is something to do there: hipe.batyacraft.ru
hipe.batyacraft.ru
The server has 3 unique modes:
⭐POLITICAL is a unique mode in which you can found YOUR city and recruit people there!
✅ City upgrades are very diverse. The city's buildings are divided into 6 branches: Civil, Economic, Military, Technological, State and Production. Each branch has a wide variety of buildings (they need to be built and improved using resources and game coins), which will give your city and your residents different bonuses and advantages.
✅In addition to upgrading buildings, the city needs to upgrade Centuries of Development in order to gain access to new crafts and technologies. So, for example, in the last “Atomic” century, residents of your city will have access to crafting firearms!
✅Also, each city needs to choose its own religion and form of government. They are all different and give different bonuses. Be careful – some religions and forms of government cannot be changed!
I would like to note that there is quite a lot of PVP content on the server:
⚔In automatic mode, tournaments are held every day for city residents. There are 2 types:
PVP tournaments (There are 3 types: daily, weekly and mystical). To participate, the Mayor of your city must submit an application for participation at the start of the tournament in the chat, after which city residents will be able to sign up for it). What is this tournament? Residents of eight cities will fight against each other in the same arena. Each resident will have two lives; if you die, you will immediately appear in the same arena and will be able to continue fighting until you run out of lives. City residents who kill everyone else will receive various rewards.
SPLEEF tournaments – well, everything is simple here, city residents will play a game that is familiar to everyone. And again, the city residents who are the last to remain will receive various rewards.
⚔There is a PVP location “Outpost”, in which various chests with resources constantly spawn at a certain time, BOSSES spawn (for killing them you get their hearts. Whoever collects the most hearts in a month will receive good bonuses).
⚔There are duels – by writing the command /pvp, you will queue up for a duel. When someone else writes this command, you will be teleported to a random place in the world. IMPORTANT, you will not be able to write this command if you are not wearing diamond or netherite armor.
⚔And of course, city wars and raids on them.
❤️ Friends – believe me, this is only a SMALL part of everything that is in this mode. Come in to view all the delights of our server!
⭐GTA RolePlay – This is a game in real life. Here you can get sick if you walk in the rain without an umbrella, break your leg if you fall from a great height, or get poisoned if you eat something expired. You will need to earn a living, buy a phone, an apartment, a car, clothes, get an education and then join one of 6 factions: Army, Police, City Hall, Media, Hospital, Mafia. In each faction, you will need to complete various tasks to improve your position and increase your salary. Everything is built on the interaction of players through RolePlay (if you don’t know what this is, don’t worry, faction leaders and their assistants will definitely teach you!). Also, all stores on the server are businesses that you can buy and receive income from sales!
Be careful – PvP is enabled throughout the city (available from level 3), but this does not mean that you can just kill civilians!
Everyone often asks: where to start playing?
– It’s very simple, start with quests! After completing them, you will get acquainted with the server, learn the things you need and be able to comfortably continue playing on the server!
✨Vanilla survival is a unique mode where you can earn DONAT currency yourself – DINAR!
For dinars you can buy various items, improvements, protection from pvp, cosmetics, runes, change the color of your nickname, buy DONAT cases and even pay extra for your DONAT.
Well, briefly about the most important thing:
✅ No griefing, your building will not be broken
✅ No creativity – no donation trash
✅ Duels 1vs1 and clan wars 2vs2,3vs3,4vs4,8vs8 and 10vs10
✅ Magic runes that give bonuses to characteristics
✅ Battle pass with unique tasks and rewards!
✅ System of punishments for leaving PvP; whoever leaves the game dies!
✅ A large number of works
✅ Unique warp system for players!
FF.TTP.SU
prosto.20tps.ru
Immerse yourself in a world where Every Night is a Challenge! ⚔️
Tired of boring “vanilla” survival games? Then welcome to the server, where survival is not just loot, but a real struggle against the elements and for a place in the sun!
What awaits you?
Wild Disasters: Get ready! Our world 1.21.4 lives its own life, and this life is full of sudden and destructive disasters. Will you survive a meteor shower or a sudden earthquake? Your ingenuity is your main tool!
Living Economy and Trade: Mine resources, create unique goods and participate in a dynamic server economy! Open your own store, become a tycoon, or just earn an honest living. Gold rules the world here!
Your own Path to Wealth: Forget about the boring grind! We have a variety of unique jobs, from miner in dangerous mines to high paying construction worker. Choose a profession you like and prove that you are the best!
Unprecedented World: Discover a completely new generation of the world! Breathtaking mountain ranges, mysterious deep caves and unique biomes you've never seen before. Every corner holds secrets and dangers.
Main details:
Version: 1.21.4 (but supported from 1.16.5 to 1.21.8
Genre: Survival with RPG and disaster elements.
Features: Custom disasters, store system, well-developed economy, unique works, author's world generation.
Forget what you knew about Minecraft. Start survival AGAIN!
5.83.140.86
Our addresses:
ru.evenings.su – For Russia and CIS countries??
eu.evenings.su – For the European part??
Version – 1.21.8
Discord: https://discord.gg/A7TtmB4RnK
ru.evenings.su
The server has 3 unique modes:
⭐POLITICAL is a unique mode in which you can found YOUR city and recruit people there!
✅ City upgrades are very diverse. The city's buildings are divided into 6 branches: Civil, Economic, Military, Technological, State and Production. Each branch has a wide variety of buildings (they need to be built and improved using resources and game coins), which will give your city and your residents different bonuses and advantages.
✅In addition to upgrading buildings, the city needs to upgrade Centuries of Development in order to gain access to new crafts and technologies. So, for example, in the last “Atomic” century, residents of your city will have access to crafting firearms!
✅Also, each city needs to choose its own religion and form of government. They are all different and give different bonuses. Be careful – some religions and forms of government cannot be changed!
✅I would like to note that there is quite a lot of PVP content on the server:
⚔In automatic mode, tournaments are held every day for city residents. There are 2 types:
PVP tournaments (There are 3 types: daily, weekly and mystical). To participate, the Mayor of your city must submit an application for participation at the start of the tournament in the chat, after which city residents will be able to sign up for it). What is this tournament? Residents of eight cities will fight against each other in the same arena. Each resident will have two lives; if you die, you will immediately appear in the same arena and will be able to continue fighting until you run out of lives. City residents who kill everyone else will receive various rewards.
SPLEEF tournaments – well, everything is simple here, city residents will play a game that is familiar to everyone. And again, the city residents who are the last to remain will receive various rewards.
⚔There is a PVP location “Outpost”, in which various chests with resources constantly spawn at a certain time, BOSSES spawn (for killing them you get their hearts. Whoever collects the most hearts in a month will receive good bonuses).
⚔There are duels – by writing the command /pvp, you will queue up for a duel. When someone else writes this command, you will be teleported to a random place in the world. IMPORTANT, you will not be able to write this command if you are not wearing diamond or netherite armor.
⚔And of course, city wars and raids on them.
⭐GTA RolePlay – This is a game in real life. Here you can get sick if you walk in the rain without an umbrella, break your leg if you fall from a great height, or get poisoned if you eat something expired. You will need to earn a living, buy a phone, an apartment, a car, clothes, get an education and then join one of 6 factions: Army, Police, City Hall, Media, Hospital, Mafia. In each faction, you will need to complete various tasks to improve your position and increase your salary. Everything is built on the interaction of players through RolePlay (if you don’t know what this is, don’t worry, faction leaders and their assistants will definitely teach you!).
Everyone often asks: where to start playing?
– It’s very simple, start with quests! After completing them, you will get acquainted with the server, learn the things you need and be able to comfortably continue playing on the server!
✨Vanilla survival is a unique mode where you can earn DONAT currency yourself – DINAR!
For dinars you can buy various items, improvements, protection from pvp, cosmetics, runes, change the color of your nickname, buy DONAT cases and even pay extra for your DONAT.
And how to get these dinars?
+ Just by playing on the server, every hour you will receive dinars
+ By completing tasks in the Battle Pass, you will also receive dinars (there are much more in the Premium Pass)
+ Taking 1st place in the top statistics
+ Exchange game money for dinars
+ ALSO, now you can transfer dinars to each other, that is, now on the server you can sell and buy dinars from players!
Well, briefly about the most important thing:
✅ No griefing, your building will not be broken
✅ No creativity – no donation trash
✅ Duels 1vs1 and clan wars 2vs2,3vs3,4vs4,8vs8 and 10vs10
✅ Battle pass with unique tasks and rewards!
✅ System of punishments for leaving PvP; whoever leaves the game dies!
✅ A large number of works
✅ Unique warp system for players!
Our IP is play.ttp.su:25565
Our website is ttpshop.su
Our VK group – vk.com/TimeToPlay
pl.ttp.su
Our server policy is aimed at creating a friendly and safe environment for all players. We are committed to maintaining fair play, respect for each other, and safety. The desire for joint creativity is an integral part of our project.
Our mission is to create a welcoming and inspiring space where every player can unleash their creativity while enjoying playing the original version of Minecraft. We strive to unite people of different ages and interests around common goals: construction, exploration and co-creation. We believe that our platform will become a place where everyone will find friends, inspiration and the opportunity to realize their wildest ideas.
5.83.140.250:25625
FenCraft: build your kingdom
Fen Craft – Dungeon Clash is survival with economy and the spirit of the phoenix! Create a kingdom, unite into clans to storm dungeons ⚔️. Rise from the ashes to claim the throne and become a legend!
185.17.10.83:25970
There are three worlds available on the server:
• The main world is a space for survival and construction. The small size of the world (3k blocks) creates frequent meetings between players, which makes life on the server lively and dynamic.
• World of Farms – an area for farms and mechanisms (6k blocks), where you can safely develop your production without clogging the main world.
• World of Art – a place to create pixel art and decorative buildings.
Features of the project:
– Stable and optimized Purpur core.
— Minimum administration intervention and preservation of the vanilla spirit.
– No wipes – progress is saved for a long time.
— A game without imbalanced donation and privileges.
— Your own equipment, no need for regular hosting payments.
— The end is not open yet, which means there are no elytras and shulkers. But thanks to the small size of the world, even on foot you can cross the entire world in just 10 minutes.
Additional features:
• Creativity Protection – Lock unique maps, books, and templates with the /lockitem command.
• Interactive with the world – Sit (/sit), lie (/lay), crawl (/crawl) and knock on doors. Harvest PCM without replanting.
• Voice Chat – Chat with your neighbors in real time using Plasmo Voice. Create groups (/groups) for convenience.
• Portals of any shape – Build portals to the Nether of any shape, including crying obsidian.
• Player Heads – Get trophy player heads containing a nickname (as part of PvP rules).
• Signing items – Add unique text, your nickname or time to any item using /ie lore and /ie rename.
• Customization of armor racks – Change the appearance of racks using a book with special keys.
Fill out a short form in our Discord or Telegram and start your ideal survival with us.
play.elunova.ru
The server has 3 unique modes:
⭐POLITICAL is a unique mode in which you can found YOUR city and recruit people there!
✅ City upgrades are very diverse. The city's buildings are divided into 6 branches: Civil, Economic, Military, Technological, State and Production. Each branch has a wide variety of buildings (they need to be built and improved using resources and game coins), which will give your city and your residents different bonuses and advantages.
✅In addition to upgrading buildings, the city needs to upgrade Centuries of Development in order to gain access to new crafts and technologies. So, for example, in the last “Atomic” century, residents of your city will have access to crafting firearms!
✅Also, each city needs to choose its own religion and form of government. They are all different and give different bonuses. Be careful – some religions and forms of government cannot be changed!
✅I would like to note that there is quite a lot of PVP content on the server:
❤️ Friends – believe me, this is only a SMALL part of everything that is in this mode. Come in to view all the delights of our server!
⭐GTA RolePlay – This is a game in real life. Here you can get sick if you walk in the rain without an umbrella, break your leg if you fall from a great height, or get poisoned if you eat something expired. You will need to earn a living, buy a phone, an apartment, a car, clothes, get an education and then join one of 6 factions: Army, Police, City Hall, Media, Hospital, Mafia. In each faction, you will need to complete various tasks to improve your position and increase your salary. Everything is built on the interaction of players through RolePlay (if you don’t know what this is, don’t worry, faction leaders and their assistants will definitely teach you!). Also, all stores on the server are businesses that you can buy and receive income from sales!
Be careful – PvP is enabled throughout the city (available from level 3), but this does not mean that you can just kill civilians!
Everyone often asks: where to start playing?
– It’s very simple, start with quests! After completing them, you will get acquainted with the server, learn the things you need and be able to comfortably continue playing on the server!
✨Vanilla survival is a unique mode where you can earn DONAT currency yourself – DINAR!
For dinars you can buy various items, improvements, protection from pvp, cosmetics, runes, change the color of your nickname, buy DONAT cases and even pay extra for your DONAT.
And how to get these dinars?
+ Just by playing on the server, every hour you will receive dinars
+ By completing tasks in the Battle Pass, you will also receive dinars (there are much more in the Premium Pass)
+ Taking 1st place in the top statistics
+ Exchange game money for dinars
+ ALSO, now you can transfer dinars to each other, that is, now on the server you can sell and buy dinars from players!
Well, briefly about the most important thing:
✅ No griefing, your building will not be broken
✅ No creativity – no donation trash
✅ Duels 1vs1 and clan wars 2vs2,3vs3,4vs4,8vs8 and 10vs10
✅ Magic runes that give bonuses to characteristics
✅ Battle pass with unique tasks and rewards!
✅ System of punishments for leaving PvP; whoever leaves the game dies!
✅ A large number of works
✅ Unique warp system for players!
Our IP is lm.ttp.su:25565
Our website is ttpshop.su
LM.TTP.SU
Do you want to play with streamers and YouTubers? Then come to us! We have constant streams and videos that you can watch٩(♡ε♡)۶
ultimate.justyx.net
Do you want to play with streamers and YouTubers? Then come to us! We have constant streams and videos that you can watch٩(♡ε♡)۶
play.justyx.net
Join to Fight Brainrot mobs, Steal players Brainrot spawners and unlock the custom items that the custom brainrot mobs drop. Kill players to gain their aura but if you die you lose yours. Vote now to receive a key
brainrotsmp.gg
MetaSpace Network is a modern multi-server Minecraft network where you can jump between fast-paced PaintBall, chill Vanilla survival, or grindy SkyBlock – all in one place. We run on custom-developed plugins and are actively working on brand new custom minigames, so there’s always something fresh to try.
Our infrastructure is built for zero lag: the network runs in our own datacenter on a server with 256 GB RAM, 32 CPU cores, and a stable 20 TPS, even under heavy load. Join MetaSpace Network and enjoy smooth gameplay, unique features, and a growing world of custom content.
Ultimate Hardcore is the only true hardcore server in Minecraft. No grace period, no pay to win, no resets. If you die at any point after joining the server, you are Permanently Banned. Alts are not allowed, meaning your 1 life is truly your 1 life.
Build civilizations, wage wars where casualties carry massive weight. Prove your worth in the most challenging Minecraft server.
Cheats are strictly prohibited, meaning all players are on an equal playing field. No dying to a BS hacker or someone xraying thousands of diamond/netherrite without being punished.
This is THE Hardcore Server. Leave YOUR Mark.
Good luck, and don’t die 😉
UltimateHardcore.net
Do you want to play with streamers and YouTubers? Then come to us! We have constant streams and videos that you can watch٩(♡ε♡)۶
mega.justyx.net
Unleash Your Power.
In this SMP, every weapon and armor piece holds real abilities—both active and passive—that redefine how you fight, explore, and survive. Unleash shockwaves, summon lightning, cloak yourself in shadows, or burn through enemies with molten strikes. Your gear isn’t just protection—it’s power, crafted to evolve with you.
Master your Arts, a unique skill leveling system that grows stronger as you play. Each Art enhances your abilities, allowing limitless combat styles and builds. Become a tank that absorbs hits and counters with fury, a swift rogue blinking across battlefields, or a mage bending elements to your will.
The world itself reacts to your strength. Meteorite strikes crash from the skies, bringing rare materials and chaos in equal measure. Custom bosses lurk in hand-built dungeons, designed to test teamwork, strategy, and raw power. Every victory yields loot, progress, and story—no two runs are ever the same.
Beyond survival, this server is a digital stage for the beentaken YouTube channel, where every update, event, and boss battle becomes part of a living world. Whether you’re exploring for fun, competing for dominance, or chasing your next clip-worthy moment, everything you do fuels a larger story.
With a focus on item-based progression, player creativity, and cinematic gameplay, this SMP blurs the line between server and show. Join a community built around discovery and mastery, where every player contributes to something bigger.
Forge your path. Master your Arts. Shape the world.
Welcome to the TakenSMP—where every strike, spell, and story matters.
mcs-play.takensmp.net
The Minecraft servers are looking for dedicated players who will participate in their gaming community. Minecraft servers are completely free to play. Join today and play the best Minecraft servers in of the most popular games in the world! Players can join the server in a few different ways. First, you can download the Minecraft launcher, find the server and join with just a few clicks of your mouse. If you want to become a regular user of the Minecraft server, you can also apply to become a member of the community and make your presence known.
A Minecraft server (Java or Bedrock) is a multiplayer world where players connect, build, and compete together. This list features hundreds of active servers offering game modes like Survival, Skyblock, Prison, Minigames, and more. Whether youre looking for a casual community or competitive PvP, youll find options that suit your style. Browse through all types of top Minecraft servers or check out the best Minecraft servers ranked by votes and player count. Each server is unique and many include custom mods, plugins, and original features designed for every kind of player.
Survival is the most popular servers type for Minecraft to play. You can find a lot of mods for it, and its population is really high. Minecraft survival servers are based on a more realistic Minecraft, and players here get to play on a world that has a lot of possibilities for how the game will play out. You can play on these servers with friends, and with the same servers and its features, your session is going to be more or less unique. In addition, it is more complicated than the other Minecraft servers, and to play you are going to have to become familiar with the game.