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{{Infobox video
| type = [[Minecraft:Mojang cinematic]]
| date = December 26, 2024
| length = 1:45
| image = AYIB Factory.jpeg
| production = [[Minecraft:Element Animation]]
| next = [[Minecraft:The Loneliest Chicken of 2025]]
}}

'''Minecraft 2024: A year in blocks''' is an informational animation recounting many of the events and records of the year [[Minecraft:2024]], narrated as a poem.

== Summary ==
As [[Minecraft:Snowfall|snow]] falls in a [[Minecraft:Snowy Plains|snowy plains]], an [[Minecraft:allay]] flies by a [[Minecraft:rabbit]] and over near a cabin, where the [[Minecraft:Player|heroes]] of ''Minecraft'' are staying. As [[Minecraft:Steve]] and [[Minecraft:Alex]] rest by a [[Minecraft:Campfire|fireplace]], [[Minecraft:Sunny]] falls asleep by a [[Minecraft:Glass Pane|window]]. Suddenly, [[Minecraft:Efe]] barges into the room, an [[Minecraft:armadillo]] sneaking inside. Efe places a [[Minecraft:map]] into an [[Minecraft:item frame]] beside many collectibles, such as a [[Minecraft:sniffer egg]], before Kai appears and begins breaking apart the [[Minecraft:Bamboo Mosaic|floor]]. [[Minecraft:Zuri]] rests on top of a [[Minecraft:Blast Furnace|blast furnace]], before [[Minecraft:Noor]] drops several items into a [[Minecraft:hopper]].

[[Minecraft:Makena]] rests on a [[Minecraft:bed]], not quite asleep yet, wearing [[Minecraft:netherite armor]] trimmed with [[Minecraft:Resin Brick|resin]], and then pets a [[Minecraft:woods wolf]]. Kai pulls a [[Minecraft:lever]] in a factory area, crafting many items such as [[Minecraft:rails]], [[Minecraft:bread]], [[Minecraft:crossbow]]s, [[Minecraft:Golden Apple|golden apples]], [[Minecraft:Block of Raw Gold|blocks of raw gold]], and [[Minecraft:Golden Hoe|golden hoes]]. Steve sleeps comfortably beside an armadillo, dreaming about adventuring with their friends in the trial chamber, while Alex dreams about a [[Minecraft:pale garden]]. Picking up pale plants, the dream quickly turns into a nightmare, as several [[Minecraft:creakings]] appear and wake them up. Undeterred, Alex puts on a netherite helmet.

Efe, now asleep, rests on a bed marked with hearts alongside many [[Minecraft:cakes]]. An armadillo sniffs the cake. Suddenly, Sunny awakens, as does Steve, who then discovers Zuri putting on [[Minecraft:diamond boots]]. Noor pulls out a [[Minecraft:treasure map]], handing it over to Kai, revealing it leads to a trial chamber. From above, Makena appears, ready for an adventure. Sunny and Efe begin packing items such as [[Minecraft:trial key]]s, before everyone rushes out into the outdoors. Sunny helps everyone out into the wild, while Steve rides atop a [[Minecraft:minecart]] and Alex a [[Minecraft:pig]]. Before the video concludes, the allay appears, welcoming the new year.

==== Video Statistics ====

* 347 billion [[Minecraft:block]]s broken
* 44 million [[Minecraft:armadillo scute]]s picked up
* 1.3 million [[Minecraft:wolf armor]] crafted
* 491 thousand [[Minecraft:crafter]]s crafted
* 20 million [[Minecraft:breeze]]s defeated
* 2 million [[Minecraft:mace]]s crafted
* 24 million [[Minecraft:vault]]s opened
* 53 million [[Minecraft:eyeblossom]]s collected
* 39 million [[Minecraft:Hardcore|hardcore mode]] deaths
* 1.4 million [[Minecraft:bundle]]s dyed
* 85 billion [[Minecraft:biome]]s visited

These statistics likely refer to {{BE}} only, since {{JE}} does not send this information as [[Minecraft:telemetry]] data.

==== Characters ====
{{Columns-list|*{{EntityLink|Alex}}
*{{EntityLink|Allay}}
*{{EntityLink|Ari}}
*{{EntityLink|Baby Armadillo}}
*{{EntityLink|id=Blotched Rabbit|Rabbit|Black and White Rabbit}}
*{{EntityLink|Bogged}}
*{{EntityLink|Breeze}}
*{{EntityLink|Chestnut Wolf}}
*{{EntityLink|Chicken}}
*{{EntityLink|Creaking}}
*{{EntityLink|Efe}}
*{{EntityLink|Kai}}
*{{EntityLink|Makena}}
*{{EntityLink|Noor}}
*{{EntityLink|Pale Wolf}}
*{{EntityLink|Pig}}
*{{EntityLink|Rabbit}}
*{{EntityLink|Spider}}
*{{EntityLink|Steve}}
*{{EntityLink|Sunny}}
*{{EntityLink|Woods Wolf}}
*{{EnvLink|id=snowfall|Yearly Narrator}}
*{{EntityLink|Zombie}}
*{{EntityLink|Zuri}}|colwidth=20em}}

=== Settings ===
{{Columns-list|* {{BiomeLink|Pale Garden}}
* {{BiomeLink|Snowy Plains}}
* {{BiomeLink|Snowy Taiga}}
* {{EnvLink|Trial Chambers}}
* Winter House}}

== Transcript ==
<div style="text-align:center; font-style: italic;">
<gallery mode="packed-overlay" heights="100">
File:AYIB Cabin.jpeg
File:AYIB Slumber.jpeg
File:AYIB Adventures.jpeg
</gallery>
What an adventure! This year has been fun!

So let's relax and reflect on the adventures you’ve been on!

<gallery mode="packed-overlay" heights="100">
File:AYIB Trophies.jpeg
File:AYIB Back.jpeg
File:AYIB Zuri.jpeg
</gallery>
You’ve shaped your worlds, and broken so many blocks!

You’ve explored all the features from updates & game drops.

<gallery mode="packed-overlay" heights="100">
File:AYIB Release.jpeg
File:AYIB Look.jpeg
File:AYIB Pet.jpeg
</gallery>
All the new items, friendly mobs that you've met.

You restyled armor for you and your pets!

<gallery mode="packed-overlay" heights="100">
File:AYIB Factory.jpeg
File:AYIB Useful.jpeg
File:AYIB Useless.jpeg
</gallery>
You mastered the crafter and you've crafted a lot!

Some things that were useful and some things that were not.

<gallery mode="packed-overlay" heights="100">
File:AYIB Chance.jpeg
File:AYIB Tricky.jpeg
File:AYIB Challenge.jpeg
</gallery>
You jumped at the chance when the trials were revealed.

Took on the challenge, made new weapons to wield!

<gallery mode="packed-overlay" heights="100">
File:AYIB Trials.jpeg
File:AYIB Clash.jpeg
File:AYIB Plant.jpeg
</gallery>
You opened the vaults and clashed with the Breeze.

But a new foe was hiding amongst the trees.

<gallery mode="packed-overlay" heights="100">
File:AYIB Tranquil.jpeg
File:AYIB Bloom.jpeg
File:AYIB Eerie.jpeg
</gallery>
You found a tranquil new biome, filled with moss and pale oak,

but its beauty turned eerie when the Creaking awoke.

<gallery mode="packed-overlay" heights="100">
File:AYIB Wake.jpeg
File:AYIB Switch.jpeg
File:AYIB Hardcore.jpeg
</gallery>
When you wanted the thrill, you switched to hardcore!

It made each and every step mean so much more.

<gallery mode="packed-overlay" heights="100">
File:AYIB More.jpeg
File:AYIB Discover.jpeg
File:AYIB Ready.jpeg
</gallery>
But you're excited for adventure, and you don’t feel complete

when there's more to discover, and mobs to defeat!

<gallery mode="packed-overlay" heights="100">
File:AYIB Key.jpeg
File:AYIB Trio.jpeg
File:AYIB Separate.jpeg
</gallery>
The 15th year of Minecraft brought lots that was new,

but the secret to all the best moments is you.

<gallery mode="packed-overlay" heights="100">
File:AYIB Automatic.jpeg
File:AYIB Resume.jpeg
File:AYIB Thanks.jpeg
</gallery>
You’ve made this year amazing! It's been second to none,

and we’re so excited for what’s yet to come.
</div>

== Quotes ==
{{Quote|This year you – the Minecraft community – placed billions of blocks (over 300 billion in fact!) crafted millions of maces, and created thousands of crafters. You explored features from our three game drops: Armored Paws, Bundles of Bravery, and the Garden Awakens, plus took on the challenges of the Tricky Trials update. Since you made our 15th year of Minecraft so special, this one's for you!|Video description}}

== Videos ==
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== Trivia ==
* Throughout the video, many references to previous media are made.
** Efe possessing a sniffer egg could be a reference to [[Minecraft:A Tale of Two Friends]].
** The two teams of heroes in the trial chamber (first Steve, Sunny, Efe, and Makena, then Noor and Ari) is consistent with [[Minecraft:Tricky Trials Update Official Trailer]].
** Efe being interested in cake could be a reference to a piece of artwork promoting the [[Minecraft:Tricky Trials]] update.

=== Errors ===

* The bottom of Steve's torso can be seen in one shot, revealing it's cyan like their shirt.
* Kai breaks a bamboo mosaic floor with a [[Minecraft:pickaxe]], despite the official tool being an [[Minecraft:axe]].

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Minecraft 2024 A Year In Blocks Thumbnail.jpg|Thumbnail for the video
</gallery>

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