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If you are a fan of Minecraft, Wiley have released a number of new Minecraft books, and we have 2 copies of Minecraft Construction For Dummies Portable Edition to give away.

There isn’t anything that can’t be built in Minecraft, but it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start. That’s why there’s Minecraft Construction For Dummies, Portable Edition. More than just a game, Minecraft consists of players using an avatar to create or destroy various types of blocks, form fantastic structures, create artwork, and do much more, all in a three-dimensional environment and across various multiplayer servers in multiple game modes. With this fun and friendly beginner’s guide, you will quickly discover how to fine-tune your skills in order to construct almost anything you want in this amazing environment.

Provides step-by-step instructions to help you build houses, boats, islands, and more
Addresses how to mine the right materials for basic building
Reveals how to build statues, beacons, and pillars as landmarks
Explores how to develop your farm for renewable resources

Written by Adam Cordeiro is a student at Stanford Online High School who enjoys math, gaming, and programming and has been playing Minecraft since the alpha days and Emily Nelson who writes short stories and served as a technical editor for Gamestar Mechanic For Dummies, Minecraft Construction For Dummies, Portable Edition goes where you go as you create a world you won’t want to leave!

How to enter to win

We have two copies of Minecraft Construction For Dummies Portable Edition to give away!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Usual contest rules apply, and the winners will be selected at random. This contest is open only to those in the UK – sorry!

The contest ends Sunday 23rd November, and Minecraft Construction For Dummies Portable Edition is available now for £8.99, and thank you to our friends at Wiley for the books.

95 COMMENTS

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Thanks for the give away, I’ve entered!!
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Never tried minecraft
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my daughter
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Janine Atkin Nov 23, 2014 At 11:51 am

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Kim Styles Nov 23, 2014 At 1:01 pm

My son is the ultimate Miner but still would love this book as he adores all things Minecraft
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Alexandra Byford-Scott Nov 23, 2014 At 1:42 pm

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Chris Minko Nov 23, 2014 At 5:47 pm

So I’d have an idea of how to help my grandson when he asks!
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I would love to win well….. come on it’s minecraft, everyone loves minecraft, and well I’m a dummy 😉
Mark hayes Nov 23, 2014 At 6:20 pm

Minecraft for dummies you mean adults I haven’t a clue, my 7 year old is better than me :p
Audrey Spratt Nov 23, 2014 At 6:23 pm

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Jennifer Toal Nov 23, 2014 At 6:39 pm

To be able to understand what its all about
Ruth Wollerton Nov 23, 2014 At 6:44 pm

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Amy Jo McLellan Nov 23, 2014 At 10:47 pm

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