The magic of Minecraft is being able to make whatever you can dream of, one block at a time. Just as fun as seeing your own vision come to life is exploring the incredible creations of other players, from epic builds to inventive experiences. With endless possibilities in Minecraft, there are countless mods – modifications that can change the way your character looks, the level you’re exploring and even how the game plays – available to discover on the game’s Marketplace.

To help you find your next favourite Minecraft creation and inspire your own blocky masterpiece, we’ve picked out some of our favourite add-ons, maps, mashups and mini-games you won’t want to miss.

This sizzling meal was cooked up to celebrate the release of A Minecraft Movie in cinemas. Crafted from a Raw Chicken and Lava Bucket, the roasting poultry will completely refill your health – but watch out, chomping down Steve’s Lava Chicken will also cause your character to leave behind a trail of flames as they walk, with potentially destructive consequences. How’s that for a spicy dish!

Hello Kitty and Friends invites you into the world of the adorable cartoon cat, where you can peacefully pass your days by helping the townsfolk complete quests, upgrading and decorating your house, growing plants and tending to the animals in your barn. Collect resources from the mine and wood with your pink tools, go shopping in Kawaii Mart, and – our favourite part – watch the world and weather change with the seasons, from lush green springs to frosty white winters.

Set sail into a very different Minecraft experience. This hugely ambitious mashup drops you into the middle of a vast ocean, where you’ll meet with pirates and take command of your own ship. Travel the waves as you sail between islands, contend with the local sea-life – from crabs to deadly sharks and merfolk – and battle massive bosses, including the kraken and a dragon. Will you forge a pirate legend, or end up as shark bait?

There’s crime ahoof, and only you – and your trusty llama companions – can solve it. Ride to the mountain haven of Llamaldea and help the mayor investigate the disappearance of the town’s artefacts by searching for clues and solving puzzles. Maybe it’s got something to do with the evil robot Llamechas roaming the world; you’ll need to take on the laser-firing Mega Llamecha to finally drive off the Llama Glama Gang!

Up for a challenge? You’ll find some tricky trials to tackle in this adventure map. Head to the trial chamber to battle with mobs, solve puzzles, meet new NPCs and find secrets. You’ll also discover new items to craft and fun ways to use wind charges. Fend off zombies to help round up armadillos, repair the bakery and triumph in the Trial Chamber to save the village of Breezy Peaks!

Saddle up for a weird Western adventure in this spin on a classic frontier of cowpokes, saloons and outlaws. As you explore the world – on foot, mounted on your trusty steed, in a rowing boat or even in a horse-drawn carriage – beware of sentient cacti with a prickly temperament and the scary Enderman, now a hat-wearing bandit! You can feel like a sheriff yourself with new Western-inspired skins and a whole Old West town to discover. Yeehaw!

Feel like the legendary Sun Wukong himself as you set off on a journey to retrieve the Celestial Stone in this mythical adventure. You’ll be able to wield the Monkey King’s staff and travel on his flying nimbus cloud as you explore temples, forests and other breathtaking places inspired by Chinese mythology. Team up with dragons – even riding on their backs – and the phoenix to banish demons from the Sky Palace and defend the heavens themselves.

Forget Luke, Rey and Obi-Wan; now it’s your chance to become a Jedi! In this journey, you’ll start by finding your own Kyber Crystal in the Jedi Temple, learning to use the Force and customising your own Lightsaber. From there, you’ll battle with familiar foes – including Darth Maul and General Grievous – and meet Yoda and other Jedi as you travel the galaxy far, far away. It’s a true Star Wars adventure!