{"id":6734,"date":"2016-06-30T17:18:08","date_gmt":"2016-07-01T00:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/?p=6734"},"modified":"2023-10-27T02:26:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T09:26:13","slug":"4th-of-july-minecraft-mod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/blog\/4th-of-july-minecraft-mod\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Your Own Fireworks Show in Minecraft"},"content":{"rendered":"

Program Your Own Fireworks Show in Minecraft<\/h2>\n

This 4th of July, use coding to safely shoot off fireworks from the comfort of your computer! With Tynker’s Minecraft modding, you can create a simple mod where any event will\u00a0trigger fireworks.<\/p>\n

It’s easy to get started with Minecraft modding using Tynker. You just need to own the classic Minecraft* and have a free student account on Tynker with a linked parent account. You can quickly link Tynker with your Mojang account and enter your private world on the Tynker server, then you’re ready to start modding! When your mod is ready, you can deploy it to your server and test it out with just a click.<\/p>\n

Start Tutorial<\/span><\/a>\n

Looking for more coding activities for the 4th\u00a0of July? You can customize this fun\u00a04th\u00a0of July greeting card<\/a>! No Minecraft required.<\/p>\n

Parents<\/strong>, to give this project to your child:<\/p>\n

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  1. Have your child log in to his\/her account.<\/li>\n
  2. Click on the \u201cStart Tutorial\u201d button above to open the project.<\/li>\n
  3. Save the project.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    When you are ready to do more with Minecraft modding, check out our Minecraft modding courses<\/a>! You’ll learn how to make everything from exploding snowballs and arrows that plant trees when they land to complex multiplayer games you can play with your friends!<\/p>\n

    Learn More<\/span><\/a>\n

    We love to see what kids are making! Share your creations\u00a0on Twitter or\u00a0Facebook and tag us @goTynker<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    * Xbox edition, Windows 10 edition, and\u00a0Pocket edition are not supported. You can purchase the classic Minecraft from Mojang here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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