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	* Players cannot enable [[Minecraft:host privileges]] in the tutorial world. As a result, the game mode is locked to [[Minecraft:Survival]], and the [[Minecraft:difficulty]] is locked to Easy.		* Players cannot enable [[Minecraft:host privileges]] in the tutorial world. As a result, the game mode is locked to [[Minecraft:Survival]], and the [[Minecraft:difficulty]] is locked to Easy.
	** The only options that can be toggled on or off in the tutorial world are: Fire Spreads, TNT Explodes, Mob Loot, Tile Drops and Natural Regeneration.		** The only options that can be toggled on or off in the tutorial world are: Fire Spreads, TNT Explodes, Mob Loot, Tile Drops and Natural Regeneration.
	* The game has a time limit.~~{{more information needed\|What is the exact duration of the time limit?}}~~ After time runs out, players are given the option to either purchase the game and continue their progress, or exit the game and lose their progress.		* The game has a 20 minute time limit. After time runs out, players are given the option to either purchase the game and continue their progress, or exit the game and lose their progress.

	== History ==		== History ==

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	=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===		=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:~~Title screen~~ (Bedrock Demo Mode).png\|The ~~title screen~~ in trial mode		File:Main menu (Bedrock Demo Mode).png\|The main menu in trial mode
	File:Trial mode get started.png\|The "Get started" title screen in trial mode		File:Trial mode get started.png\|The "Get started" title screen in trial mode
	File:Ore UI - Create New World Screen Menu "General" Tab Settings (Bedrock Demo Mode).png\|The world creation screen in trial mode. A noticeable difference is a trial notice and the "Survival" and "Creative" buttons are disabled, as well as the "Hardcore" toggle.		File:Ore UI - Create New World Screen Menu "General" Tab Settings (Bedrock Demo Mode).png\|The world creation screen in trial mode. A noticeable difference is a trial notice and the "Survival" and "Creative" buttons are disabled, as well as the "Hardcore" toggle.

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	Demoshot4.png\|A ruined portal on a beach near an old growth birch forest at demo mode. Notice the timer at the top right.		Demoshot4.png\|A ruined portal on a beach near an old growth birch forest at demo mode. Notice the timer at the top right.
	Demoshot5.png\|A screenshot containing a snowy taiga, a taiga, a frozen river, and a slight part of a village taken in demo mode. Notice the timer again at the top right.		Demoshot5.png\|A screenshot containing a snowy taiga, a taiga, a frozen river, and a slight part of a village taken in demo mode. Notice the timer again at the top right.
	Demo Intro Java Edition 1.21.11.png\|The message displayed upon loading the demo world in 1.21.11 and lower.		Demo Intro Java Edition 1.21.11.png\|The message displayed upon loading the demo world in 1.21.11 and lower
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	==== ''Pocket Edition'' ====		==== ''Pocket Edition'' ====
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	PocketDemo Title.png\|The title screen of the {{el\|pe}} demo.		PocketDemo Title.png\|The title screen of the {{el\|pe}} demo
	PocketDemo Gamemode.png\|The gamemode selection screen in the {{el\|pe}} demo, which was immediately shown when Start Game was selected.		PocketDemo Gamemode.png\|The gamemode selection screen in the {{el\|pe}} demo, which was immediately shown when Start Game was selected
	PocketDemo Inventory.png\|The inventory as shown in the {{el\|pe}} demo, with unlocked items at the top and locked items at the bottom.		PocketDemo Inventory.png\|The inventory as shown in the {{el\|pe}} demo, with unlocked items at the top and locked items at the bottom
	Pocket Edition Demo Google Play icon 3.png\|''Minecraft — Pocket Edition Demo'' app icon		Pocket Edition Demo Google Play icon 3.png\|''Minecraft — Pocket Edition Demo'' app icon
	Pocket Edition Lite App Store icon 2.png\|''Minecraft — Pocket Edition Lite'' app icon		Pocket Edition Lite App Store icon 2.png\|''Minecraft — Pocket Edition Lite'' app icon

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	** This means that the [[Minecraft:world spawn]], [[Minecraft:World generation\|terrain]], and [[Minecraft:generated structures]] are always the same. This seed spawns the player in a [[Minecraft:forest]] with some rivers and [[Minecraft:taigas]] nearby. A taiga [[Minecraft:village]] generates close in the north, and there are two [[Minecraft:Trail Ruins\|trail ruins]] with [[Minecraft:Old Growth Taiga\|old growth taigas]] in the south. Further away are plains valleys with [[Minecraft:Mountains\|mountain]] peaks in the west and an ocean in the north.		** This means that the [[Minecraft:world spawn]], [[Minecraft:World generation\|terrain]], and [[Minecraft:generated structures]] are always the same. This seed spawns the player in a [[Minecraft:forest]] with some rivers and [[Minecraft:taigas]] nearby. A taiga [[Minecraft:village]] generates close in the north, and there are two [[Minecraft:Trail Ruins\|trail ruins]] with [[Minecraft:Old Growth Taiga\|old growth taigas]] in the south. Further away are plains valleys with [[Minecraft:Mountains\|mountain]] peaks in the west and an ocean in the north.
	* The game is locked to Survival mode and [[Minecraft:commands]] are disabled by default.		* The game is locked to Survival mode and [[Minecraft:commands]] are disabled by default.
	** Commands can be enabled and other game modes can be made accessible by using Open to LAN.<ref>{{bug\|MC-73758\|\|Can use Setblock in demo after expire\|WF}}</ref>{{until\|je 26.3}}
	* Multiplayer servers are inaccessible, although [[Minecraft:LAN]] multiplayer is allowed, with the limitation that only 1 demo account is allowed on a server.		* Multiplayer servers are inaccessible, although [[Minecraft:LAN]] multiplayer is allowed, with the limitation that only 1 demo account is allowed on a server.
	** This is because the default ''Minecraft'' name "Player" cannot be changed.		** This is because the default ''Minecraft'' name "Player" cannot be changed.

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	A free demo version was available for [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]] versions 0.2.1 and lower, but it wasn't updated to newer versions and was eventually removed from app stores in October 2013. The demo version had these limitations:		A free demo version was available for [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]] versions 0.2.1 and lower, but it wasn't updated to newer versions and was eventually removed from app stores in October 2013. The demo version had these limitations:
	* There was no world list. Upon clicking the "Start Game" button, the player was asked whether they wanted to play in [[Minecraft:Survival]] or [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode without any world list being shown. Upon quitting the world, the data would not be saved. Also, [[Minecraft:world seed\|seeds]] could not be used during world creation.		* There was no world list. Upon clicking the "Start Game" button, the player was asked whether they wanted to play in [[Minecraft:Survival]] or [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode without any world list being shown. Upon quitting the world, the data would not be saved. Also, [[Minecraft:world seed\|seeds]] could not be used during world creation.
	* The number of available blocks/items was restricted. Some blocks/items like [[Minecraft:~~cobblestone~~]] and the [[Minecraft:sword]] were not available in the demo version, while others like [[Minecraft:bricks]], [[Minecraft:planks]] and all other tools ([[Minecraft:hoe\|hoes]], [[Minecraft:pickaxe\|pickaxes]], [[Minecraft:axe\|axes]] and [[Minecraft:shovel\|shovels]]) were available.		* The number of available blocks/items was restricted. Some blocks/items like [[Minecraft:logs]] and the [[Minecraft:sword]] were not available in the demo version, while others like [[Minecraft:bricks]], [[Minecraft:planks]] and all other tools ([[Minecraft:hoe\|hoes]], [[Minecraft:pickaxe\|pickaxes]], [[Minecraft:axe\|axes]] and [[Minecraft:shovel\|shovels]]) were available.

	== Legacy Console Edition ==		== Legacy Console Edition ==

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	* {{IN\|je}}, it is possible to play in game modes other than [[Minecraft:Survival]] in the demo mode by opening up the world to LAN with cheats enabled and executing {{command\|gamemode}} command. This does not remove the time limit, or the demo message.		* {{IN\|je}}, it is possible to play in game modes other than [[Minecraft:Survival]] in the demo mode by opening up the world to LAN with cheats enabled and executing {{command\|gamemode}} command. This does not remove the time limit, or the demo message.
	* {{IN\|je}}, deleting the files {{file\|file\|level.dat}} and {{file\|file\|level.dat_old}} resets the timer. Additionally, a new bonus chest spawns on the original spawn point.		* {{IN\|je}}, deleting the files {{file\|file\|level.dat}} and {{file\|file\|level.dat_old}} resets the timer. Additionally, a new bonus chest spawns on the original spawn point.
	* Servers can be started with the {{code\|--demo}} [[Minecraft:Java Edition command line arguments#Game arguments\|argument]], causing everyone who joins the server ~~sees~~ the demo message.		* Servers can be started with the {{code\|--demo}} [[Minecraft:Java Edition command line arguments#Game arguments\|argument]], causing everyone who joins the server to see the demo message.
	* The demo mode was added to ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]'' in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1\|1.3.1]], and starting older versions from the launcher in demo mode using a non-premium account opens the full versions instead.		* The demo mode was added to ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]'' in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1\|1.3.1]], and starting older versions from the launcher in demo mode using a non-premium account opens the full versions instead.
	* If the ''Minecraft'' shortcut and directory is moved to another hard drive, etc., it remains in the demo version, and the previous worlds do not appear.		* If the ''Minecraft'' shortcut and directory is moved to another hard drive, etc., it remains in the demo version, and the previous worlds do not appear.

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	** This means that the [[Minecraft:world spawn]], [[Minecraft:World generation\|terrain]], and [[Minecraft:generated structures]] are always the same. This seed spawns the player in a [[Minecraft:forest]] with some rivers and [[Minecraft:taigas]] nearby. A taiga [[Minecraft:village]] generates close in the north, and there are two [[Minecraft:Trail Ruins\|trail ruins]] with [[Minecraft:Old Growth Taiga\|old growth taigas]] in the south. Further away are plains valleys with [[Minecraft:Mountains\|mountain]] peaks in the west and an ocean in the north.		** This means that the [[Minecraft:world spawn]], [[Minecraft:World generation\|terrain]], and [[Minecraft:generated structures]] are always the same. This seed spawns the player in a [[Minecraft:forest]] with some rivers and [[Minecraft:taigas]] nearby. A taiga [[Minecraft:village]] generates close in the north, and there are two [[Minecraft:Trail Ruins\|trail ruins]] with [[Minecraft:Old Growth Taiga\|old growth taigas]] in the south. Further away are plains valleys with [[Minecraft:Mountains\|mountain]] peaks in the west and an ocean in the north.
	* The game is locked to Survival mode and [[Minecraft:commands]] are disabled by default.		* The game is locked to Survival mode and [[Minecraft:commands]] are disabled by default.
	** Commands can be enabled and other game modes can be made accessible by using Open to LAN.<ref>{{bug\|MC-73758\|\|Can use Setblock in demo after expire\|WF}}</ref>		** Commands can be enabled and other game modes can be made accessible by using Open to LAN.<ref>{{bug\|MC-73758\|\|Can use Setblock in demo after expire\|WF}}</ref>{{until\|je 26.3}}
	* Multiplayer servers are inaccessible, although [[Minecraft:LAN]] multiplayer is allowed, with the limitation that only 1 demo account is allowed on a server.		* Multiplayer servers are inaccessible, although [[Minecraft:LAN]] multiplayer is allowed, with the limitation that only 1 demo account is allowed on a server.
	** This is because the default ''Minecraft'' name "Player" cannot be changed.		** This is because the default ''Minecraft'' name "Player" cannot be changed.

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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	* {{IN\|je}}, it is possible to play in game modes other than [[Minecraft:Survival]] in the demo mode by opening up the world to LAN with cheats enabled and executing {{command\|gamemode}} command. This does not remove the time limit, or the demo message.		* {{IN\|je}}, it is possible to play in game modes other than [[Minecraft:Survival]] in the demo mode by opening up the world to LAN with cheats enabled and executing {{command\|gamemode}} command. This does not remove the time limit, or the demo message.
	* {{IN\|je}}, deleting the files {{file\|file\|level.dat}} and {{file\|file\|level.dat_old}} ~~resest~~ the timer. Additionally, a new bonus chest spawns on the original spawn point.		* {{IN\|je}}, deleting the files {{file\|file\|level.dat}} and {{file\|file\|level.dat_old}} resets the timer. Additionally, a new bonus chest spawns on the original spawn point.
	* Servers can be started with the {{code\|--demo}} [[Minecraft:Java Edition command line arguments#Game arguments\|argument]], causing everyone who joins the server sees the demo message.		* Servers can be started with the {{code\|--demo}} [[Minecraft:Java Edition command line arguments#Game arguments\|argument]], causing everyone who joins the server sees the demo message.
	* The demo mode was added to ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]'' in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1\|1.3.1]], and starting older versions from the launcher in demo mode using a non-premium account will open the full versions instead.		* The demo mode was added to ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]'' in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1\|1.3.1]], and starting older versions from the launcher in demo mode using a non-premium account will open the full versions instead.

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	Demoshot4.png\|A ruined portal on a beach near an old growth birch forest at demo mode. Notice the timer at the top right.		Demoshot4.png\|A ruined portal on a beach near an old growth birch forest at demo mode. Notice the timer at the top right.
	Demoshot5.png\|A screenshot containing a snowy taiga, a taiga, a frozen river, and a slight part of a village taken in demo mode. Notice the timer again at the top right.		Demoshot5.png\|A screenshot containing a snowy taiga, a taiga, a frozen river, and a slight part of a village taken in demo mode. Notice the timer again at the top right.
	Demo Intro Java Edition 1.21.11.png\|The message displayed upon loading the demo world in 1.21.11 and lower.		Demo Intro Java Edition 1.21.11.png\|The message displayed upon loading the demo world in 1.21.11 and lower
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	==== ''Pocket Edition'' ====		==== ''Pocket Edition'' ====
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	PocketDemo Title.png\|The title screen of the {{el\|pe}} demo.		PocketDemo Title.png\|The title screen of the {{el\|pe}} demo
	PocketDemo Gamemode.png\|The gamemode selection screen in the {{el\|pe}} demo, which was immediately shown when Start Game was selected.		PocketDemo Gamemode.png\|The gamemode selection screen in the {{el\|pe}} demo, which was immediately shown when Start Game was selected
	PocketDemo Inventory.png\|The inventory as shown in the {{el\|pe}} demo, with unlocked items at the top and locked items at the bottom.		PocketDemo Inventory.png\|The inventory as shown in the {{el\|pe}} demo, with unlocked items at the top and locked items at the bottom
	Pocket Edition Demo Google Play icon 3.png\|''Minecraft — Pocket Edition Demo'' app icon		Pocket Edition Demo Google Play icon 3.png\|''Minecraft — Pocket Edition Demo'' app icon
	Pocket Edition Lite App Store icon 2.png\|''Minecraft — Pocket Edition Lite'' app icon		Pocket Edition Lite App Store icon 2.png\|''Minecraft — Pocket Edition Lite'' app icon

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	* {{IN\|je}}, it is possible to play in game modes other than [[Minecraft:Survival]] in the demo mode by opening up the world to LAN with cheats enabled and executing {{command\|gamemode}} command. This does not remove the time limit, or the demo message.		* {{IN\|je}}, it is possible to play in game modes other than [[Minecraft:Survival]] in the demo mode by opening up the world to LAN with cheats enabled and executing {{command\|gamemode}} command. This does not remove the time limit, or the demo message.
	* {{IN\|je}}, deleting the files {{file\|file\|level.dat}} and {{file\|file\|level.dat_old}} resets the timer. Additionally, a new bonus chest spawns on the original spawn point.		* {{IN\|je}}, deleting the files {{file\|file\|level.dat}} and {{file\|file\|level.dat_old}} resets the timer. Additionally, a new bonus chest spawns on the original spawn point.
	* Servers can be started with the {{code\|--demo}} [[Minecraft:Java Edition command line arguments#Game arguments\|argument]], causing everyone who joins the server ~~sees~~ the demo message.		* Servers can be started with the {{code\|--demo}} [[Minecraft:Java Edition command line arguments#Game arguments\|argument]], causing everyone who joins the server to see the demo message.
	* The demo mode was added to ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]'' in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1\|1.3.1]], and starting older versions from the launcher in demo mode using a non-premium account opens the full versions instead.		* The demo mode was added to ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]'' in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1\|1.3.1]], and starting older versions from the launcher in demo mode using a non-premium account opens the full versions instead.
	* If the ''Minecraft'' shortcut and directory is moved to another hard drive, etc., it remains in the demo version, and the previous worlds do not appear.		* If the ''Minecraft'' shortcut and directory is moved to another hard drive, etc., it remains in the demo version, and the previous worlds do not appear.

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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	* {{IN\|je}}, it is possible to play in game modes other than [[Minecraft:Survival]] in the demo mode by opening up the world to LAN with cheats enabled and executing {{command\|gamemode}} command. This does not remove the time limit, or the demo message.		* {{IN\|je}}, it is possible to play in game modes other than [[Minecraft:Survival]] in the demo mode by opening up the world to LAN with cheats enabled and executing {{command\|gamemode}} command. This does not remove the time limit, or the demo message.
	* {{IN\|je}}, deleting the files {{file\|file\|level.dat}} and {{file\|file\|level.dat_old}} ~~resest~~ the timer. Additionally, a new bonus chest spawns on the original spawn point.		* {{IN\|je}}, deleting the files {{file\|file\|level.dat}} and {{file\|file\|level.dat_old}} resets the timer. Additionally, a new bonus chest spawns on the original spawn point.
	* Servers can be started with the {{code\|--demo}} [[Minecraft:Java Edition command line arguments#Game arguments\|argument]], causing everyone who joins the server sees the demo message.		* Servers can be started with the {{code\|--demo}} [[Minecraft:Java Edition command line arguments#Game arguments\|argument]], causing everyone who joins the server sees the demo message.
	* The demo mode was added to ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]'' in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1\|1.3.1]], and starting older versions from the launcher in demo mode using a non-premium account will open the full versions instead.		* The demo mode was added to ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]'' in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1\|1.3.1]], and starting older versions from the launcher in demo mode using a non-premium account will open the full versions instead.

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	== ''Bedrock Edition'' ==		== ''Bedrock Edition'' ==
	The trial version has the following restrictions:		The trial version has the following restrictions:
	* The time limit is 90 minutes in real time, after which the world ~~will be~~ locked and a new one ~~has to~~ be created.{{Needs testing\|Last time I checked the trial mode it didn't show a time limit}}		* The time limit is 90 minutes in real time, after which the world is locked and a new one must be created.{{Needs testing\|Last time I checked the trial mode it didn't show a time limit}}
	* The player cannot play [[Minecraft:multiplayer]], including LAN multiplayer. On PlayStation, [[Minecraft:splitscreen]] multiplayer is possible.		* The player cannot play [[Minecraft:multiplayer]], including LAN multiplayer. On PlayStation, [[Minecraft:splitscreen]] multiplayer is possible.
	* Accessing the [[Minecraft:Marketplace]] and [[Minecraft:Dressing Room]] is possible, but no purchases can be made.		* Accessing the [[Minecraft:Marketplace]] and [[Minecraft:Dressing Room]] is possible, but no purchases can be made.
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	Demo mode is supported on all [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition]] platforms, except for [[Minecraft:Wii U Edition\|Wii U]] and [[Minecraft:Nintendo Switch Edition\|Nintendo Switch]]. However, due to the removal of the ''[[Minecraft:PlayStation 4 Edition]]'' and ''[[Minecraft:Xbox One Edition]]'' from digital storefronts after their replacement with ''[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition]]'', as well as the shutdown of the [[Minecraft:Xbox 360 Edition\|Xbox 360]] Marketplace in July 2024, the only demos that can still be downloaded and played in the current day are those for the {{els\|ps3\|vita}} (until July 2027)<ref>{{citation\|url=https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/an-update-on-playstation-store-for-ps3-and-ps-vita/\|title=An update on PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita\|author=Sid Shuman\|website=PlayStation Blog\|date=July 1, 2026}}</ref>. Additionally, ''[[Minecraft:Xbox One Edition]]'' Trial technically remains available with a few workarounds.{{more info\|elaborate on those workarounds}}		Demo mode is supported on all [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition]] platforms, except for [[Minecraft:Wii U Edition\|Wii U]] and [[Minecraft:Nintendo Switch Edition\|Nintendo Switch]]. However, due to the removal of the ''[[Minecraft:PlayStation 4 Edition]]'' and ''[[Minecraft:Xbox One Edition]]'' from digital storefronts after their replacement with ''[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition]]'', as well as the shutdown of the [[Minecraft:Xbox 360 Edition\|Xbox 360]] Marketplace in July 2024, the only demos that can still be downloaded and played in the current day are those for the {{els\|ps3\|vita}} (until July 2027)<ref>{{citation\|url=https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/an-update-on-playstation-store-for-ps3-and-ps-vita/\|title=An update on PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita\|author=Sid Shuman\|website=PlayStation Blog\|date=July 1, 2026}}</ref>. Additionally, ''[[Minecraft:Xbox One Edition]]'' Trial technically remains available with a few workarounds.{{more info\|elaborate on those workarounds}}

	On PlayStation 3, players who have purchased the full version of the game digitally can also access demo mode by [https://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/accountinfo/systemactivation.html deactivating] their console. The game ~~will remain~~ in demo mode until the console is re-activated.		On PlayStation 3, players who have purchased the full version of the game digitally can also access demo mode by [https://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/accountinfo/systemactivation.html deactivating] their console. The game remains in demo mode until the console is re-activated.

	The following restrictions apply in demo mode:		The following restrictions apply in demo mode:
	* The only playable world is the [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition tutorial\|tutorial world]]. Selecting the "Play Game" button in the main menu ~~will~~ immediately ~~start~~ the tutorial world.		* The only playable world is the [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition tutorial\|tutorial world]]. Selecting the "Play Game" button in the main menu immediately starts the tutorial world.
	* Players cannot save their progress; after exiting the world, all progress that has been made ~~will be~~ permanently lost.		* Players cannot save their progress; after exiting the world, all progress that has been made is permanently lost.
	* Online multiplayer is not available. Only local [[Minecraft:Splitscreen (Legacy Console Edition)\|splitscreen]] multiplayer is supported.		* Online multiplayer is not available. Only local [[Minecraft:Splitscreen (Legacy Console Edition)\|splitscreen]] multiplayer is supported.
	* [[Minecraft:Mini games]] are not available. Selecting the "Mini Games" button in the main menu ~~will cause~~ the game to instruct the player to purchase the full game.		* [[Minecraft:Mini games]] are not available. Selecting the "Mini Games" button in the main menu causes the game to instruct the player to purchase the full game.
	* Players cannot change their [[Minecraft:skin]] from the default.		* Players cannot change their [[Minecraft:skin]] from the default.
	* Players cannot change the [[Minecraft:Texture pack (downloadable content)\|texture pack]] from the default.		* Players cannot change the [[Minecraft:Texture pack (downloadable content)\|texture pack]] from the default.
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	* Players cannot enable [[Minecraft:host privileges]] in the tutorial world. As a result, the game mode is locked to [[Minecraft:Survival]], and the [[Minecraft:difficulty]] is locked to Easy.		* Players cannot enable [[Minecraft:host privileges]] in the tutorial world. As a result, the game mode is locked to [[Minecraft:Survival]], and the [[Minecraft:difficulty]] is locked to Easy.
	** The only options that can be toggled on or off in the tutorial world are: Fire Spreads, TNT Explodes, Mob Loot, Tile Drops and Natural Regeneration.		** The only options that can be toggled on or off in the tutorial world are: Fire Spreads, TNT Explodes, Mob Loot, Tile Drops and Natural Regeneration.
	* The game has a time limit.{{more information needed\|What is the exact duration of the time limit?}} After time runs out, players ~~will be~~ given the option to either purchase the game and continue their progress, or exit the game and lose their progress.		* The game has a time limit.{{more information needed\|What is the exact duration of the time limit?}} After time runs out, players are given the option to either purchase the game and continue their progress, or exit the game and lose their progress.

	== History ==		== History ==
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	* {{IN\|je}}, deleting the files {{file\|file\|level.dat}} and {{file\|file\|level.dat_old}} resets the timer. Additionally, a new bonus chest spawns on the original spawn point.		* {{IN\|je}}, deleting the files {{file\|file\|level.dat}} and {{file\|file\|level.dat_old}} resets the timer. Additionally, a new bonus chest spawns on the original spawn point.
	* Servers can be started with the {{code\|--demo}} [[Minecraft:Java Edition command line arguments#Game arguments\|argument]], causing everyone who joins the server sees the demo message.		* Servers can be started with the {{code\|--demo}} [[Minecraft:Java Edition command line arguments#Game arguments\|argument]], causing everyone who joins the server sees the demo message.
	* The demo mode was added to ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]'' in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1\|1.3.1]], and starting older versions from the launcher in demo mode using a non-premium account ~~will open~~ the full versions instead.		* The demo mode was added to ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]'' in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1\|1.3.1]], and starting older versions from the launcher in demo mode using a non-premium account opens the full versions instead.
	* If the ''Minecraft'' shortcut and directory is moved to another hard drive, etc., it remains in the demo version, and the previous worlds do not appear.		* If the ''Minecraft'' shortcut and directory is moved to another hard drive, etc., it remains in the demo version, and the previous worlds do not appear.
	* {{IN\|je}}, if a world is downloaded, it can be played by putting the world folder in {{file\|directory\|saves}} and renaming it to {{file\|directory\|Demo_World}}. If {{file\|directory\|Demo_World}}, it must be first renamed or deleted. There is a chance that the demo timer has decreased or expired. This is due to the timer being used by the world's creator while building the world. Deleting {{file\|file\|level.dat}} and {{file\|file\|level.dat_old}} in such situations does not reset the timer.		* {{IN\|je}}, if a world is downloaded, it can be played by putting the world folder in {{file\|directory\|saves}} and renaming it to {{file\|directory\|Demo_World}}. If {{file\|directory\|Demo_World}}, it must be first renamed or deleted. There is a chance that the demo timer has decreased or expired. This is due to the timer being used by the world's creator while building the world. Deleting {{file\|file\|level.dat}} and {{file\|file\|level.dat_old}} in such situations does not reset the timer.

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	* The only playable world is the [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition tutorial\|tutorial world]]. Selecting the "Play Game" button in the main menu will immediately start the tutorial world.		* The only playable world is the [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition tutorial\|tutorial world]]. Selecting the "Play Game" button in the main menu will immediately start the tutorial world.
	* Players cannot save their progress; after exiting the world, all progress that has been made will be permanently lost.		* Players cannot save their progress; after exiting the world, all progress that has been made will be permanently lost.
	* Online multiplayer is not available. Only local [[Minecraft:Splitscreen/Legacy Console Edition\|splitscreen]] multiplayer is supported.		* Online multiplayer is not available. Only local [[Minecraft:Splitscreen (Legacy Console Edition)\|splitscreen]] multiplayer is supported.
	* [[Minecraft:Mini games]] are not available. Selecting the "Mini Games" button in the main menu will cause the game to instruct the player to purchase the full game.		* [[Minecraft:Mini games]] are not available. Selecting the "Mini Games" button in the main menu will cause the game to instruct the player to purchase the full game.
	* Players cannot change their [[Minecraft:skin]] from the default.		* Players cannot change their [[Minecraft:skin]] from the default.
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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	* {{IN\|~~Java~~}}, it is possible to play in-game modes other than [[Minecraft:Survival]] in the demo mode by opening up the world to LAN with cheats enabled and executing {{command\|gamemode}} command. This does not remove the time limit, or the demo message.		* {{IN\|je}}, it is possible to play in game modes other than [[Minecraft:Survival]] in the demo mode by opening up the world to LAN with cheats enabled and executing {{command\|gamemode}} command. This does not remove the time limit, or the demo message.
	* {{IN\|~~Java~~}}, deleting the files ~~"<code>~~level.dat~~</code>"~~ and ~~"<code>~~level.dat_old~~</code>" causes~~ the timer ~~to reset~~. Additionally, a new bonus chest spawns on the original spawn point.		* {{IN\|je}}, deleting the files {{file\|file\|level.dat}} and {{file\|file\|level.dat_old}} resest the timer. Additionally, a new bonus chest spawns on the original spawn point.
	* Servers can be started with the <code>--demo~~</code> flag (this is technically what the launcher does). Everyone~~ who joins the server sees the demo message.		* Servers can be started with the {{code\|--demo}} [[Minecraft:Java Edition command line arguments#Game arguments\|argument]], causing everyone who joins the server sees the demo message.
	* ~~If one tries~~ to ~~play a demo version before~~ [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1\|1.3.1]] from the launcher using a non-premium account~~, they can play~~ the full ~~version. This is because 1.3.1 is the version that added the demo mode to ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'', so earlier~~ versions ~~do not have the code necessary to recognize that they are in the demo~~.		* The demo mode was added to ''[[Minecraft:Java Edition]]'' in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.3.1\|1.3.1]], and starting older versions from the launcher in demo mode using a non-premium account will open the full versions instead.
	* If the ''Minecraft'' shortcut and directory is moved to another hard drive, etc., it remains in the demo version, and the previous worlds do not appear.		* If the ''Minecraft'' shortcut and directory is moved to another hard drive, etc., it remains in the demo version, and the previous worlds do not appear.
	* If a world is downloaded, it can be played by putting the world folder in ~~"<code>~~saves~~</code>"~~ and renaming it to ~~"<samp>~~Demo_World~~</samp>"~~. If ~~there is already "<samp>~~Demo_World~~</samp>"~~, it must be first renamed or deleted. There is a chance that the demo timer has decreased or expired. This is due to the timer being used by the world's creator while building the world. Deleting ~~"<code>~~level.dat~~</code>"~~ and ~~"<code>~~level.dat_old~~</code>"~~ in such situations does not reset the timer.		* {{IN\|je}}, if a world is downloaded, it can be played by putting the world folder in {{file\|directory\|saves}} and renaming it to {{file\|directory\|Demo_World}}. If {{file\|directory\|Demo_World}}, it must be first renamed or deleted. There is a chance that the demo timer has decreased or expired. This is due to the timer being used by the world's creator while building the world. Deleting {{file\|file\|level.dat}} and {{file\|file\|level.dat_old}} in such situations does not reset the timer.

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==