SwapHunt – Minecraft Runner vs Hunters Swap Challenge [1.13–1.20+]
SwapHunt is a thrilling Minecraft
game plugin for
PaperMC and Spigot servers, where one Runner and multiple Hunters play a chaotic survival game—but with a twist: every few minutes, the
Runner and a random Hunter swap locations, inventories, and statuses, based on the dimension they’re in. It’s intense, strategic, and perfect for multiplayer gameplay and content creation.
️ Core Gameplay
- Runner vs Hunters – One player is assigned as the Runner trying to beat Minecraft, while the others are Hunters trying to stop them.
- Scheduled Swap Between Runner and a Random Hunter:
- Overworld: 3–7 minutes
- Nether: 5–15 minutes
- End: 3–7 minutes
- Players swap positions, inventories, potion effects, and more.
- ⏱️ Swap lasts for 15 seconds, then players return to their original bodies.
- Alerts, countdowns, and configurable broadcast messages included.
Hunter Tracker Compass
- Hunters receive a special compass that:
- Always points to the Runner
- Cannot be dropped
- Automatically restored on death
Game Over & Victory System
- If the Runner dies → Game Over, fireworks, and a broadcast message
- If the Runner defeats the Ender Dragon → Victory celebration
- Properly detects Runner deaths even during active swaps
⚙️ Easy Setup & Configuration
/runner <player> → Assign the Runner
/swaphunt start → Start the game
/swaphunt stop → Stop the game
/swaphunt reload → Reload the config
- Customize everything in config.yml:
- Swap times by dimension
- Messages, sounds, name tag colors
- Max items that can be dropped during swap
- Firework settings and more
Permissions
Permission
Description
Default
swaphunt.admin Full access to all commands OP only
swaphunt.help Use the help command All users
Plugin Compatibility
- ✅ Minecraft 1.13 through 1.20+
- ✅ Supports PaperMC and Spigot
- ✅ Lightweight and optimized for survival/minigame servers
- ✅ Great for streamers, YouTubers, and group gameplay
How to Play
- Use /runner <player> to assign a Runner.
- Start the game with /swaphunt start.
- Players are automatically assigned as Hunters.
- The Runner and one random Hunter swap every few minutes (based on dimension).
- After 15 seconds, they return to their original bodies.
- Hunters track the Runner using a live compass.
- If the Runner dies → Game Over. If they beat the game → Victory.
Bring chaos, strategy, and fun to your server with SwapHunt – the ultimate body-swap chase minigame for Minecraft!