How To Use The GameMode Command In Minecraft

How to Use the GameMode Command in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use the /gamemode command with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

You can use the /gamemode command to change between game modes at any time (Creative, Survival, Adventure or Spectator) for a Minecraft world. Let's explore how to use this cheat (game command).

Supported Platforms

The /gamemode command is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.3.1)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (0.16.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.2)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.14.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.5.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (0.16.0)
Education Edition	Yes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable. NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Requirements

To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.

GameMode Command

• Java
• PE
• Xbox
• PS
• Nintendo
• Win10
• Edu

GameMode Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the syntax to change the game mode for a player is:

/gamemode <mode> [target]

Definitions

• mode is the game mode to change the Minecraft world to. It can be one of the following:

  mode	Description
  survival (also the abbreviations s or 0 in Java Edition 1.12 and older)	Survival mode
  creative (also the abbreviations c or 1 in Java Edition 1.12 and older)	Creative mode
  adventure (also the abbreviations a or 2 in Java Edition 1.12 and older)	Adventure mode
  spectator (also the abbreviations sp or 3 in Java Edition 1.12 and older)	Spectator mode

  TIP: You can no longer use the abbreviations starting in Java Edition 1.13.
• target is optional. It is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to change the game mode for. If you don't specify a player, the game mode will be changed for the player running the command.

GameMode Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the syntax to change the game mode for a player is:

/gamemode <gameMode> [player] /gamemode <gameModeID> [player]

Definitions

• gameMode is the name of the game mode to change the Minecraft world to. It can be one of the following:

  gameMode	Description
  survival (or abbreviated as s)	Survival mode
  creative (or abbreviated as c)	Creative mode
  adventure (or abbreviated as a)	Adventure mode
  spectator	Spectator mode

• gameModeID is the ID of the game mode to change the Minecraft world to. It can be one of the following:

  gameModeID	Description
  0	Survival mode
  1	Creative mode
  2	Adventure mode

• player is optional. It is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to change the game mode for. If you don't specify a player, the game mode will be changed for the player running the command.

GameMode Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition

In Minecraft Xbox One Edition, the syntax to change the game mode for a player is:

/gamemode <gameMode> [player] /gamemode <gameModeID> [player]

Definitions

• gameMode is the name of the game mode to change the Minecraft world to. It can be one of the following:

  gameMode	Description
  survival (or abbreviated as s)	Survival mode
  creative (or abbreviated as c)	Creative mode
  adventure (or abbreviated as a)	Adventure mode
  spectator	Spectator mode

• gameModeID is the ID of the game mode to change the Minecraft world to. It can be one of the following:

  gameModeID	Description
  0	Survival mode
  1	Creative mode
  2	Adventure mode

• player is optional. It is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to change the game mode for. If you don't specify a player, the game mode will be changed for the player running the command.

GameMode Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition

In Minecraft PS4 Edition, the syntax to change the game mode for a player is:

/gamemode <gameMode> [player] /gamemode <gameModeID> [player]

Definitions

• gameMode is the name of the game mode to change the Minecraft world to. It can be one of the following:

  gameMode	Description
  survival (or abbreviated as s)	Survival mode
  creative (or abbreviated as c)	Creative mode
  adventure (or abbreviated as a)	Adventure mode
  spectator	Spectator mode

• gameModeID is the ID of the game mode to change the Minecraft world to. It can be one of the following:

  gameModeID	Description
  0	Survival mode
  1	Creative mode
  2	Adventure mode

• player is optional. It is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to change the game mode for. If you don't specify a player, the game mode will be changed for the player running the command.

GameMode Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the syntax to change the game mode for a player is:

/gamemode <gameMode> [player] /gamemode <gameModeID> [player]

Definitions

• gameMode is the name of the game mode to change the Minecraft world to. It can be one of the following:

  gameMode	Description
  survival (or abbreviated as s)	Survival mode
  creative (or abbreviated as c)	Creative mode
  adventure (or abbreviated as a)	Adventure mode
  spectator	Spectator mode

• gameModeID is the ID of the game mode to change the Minecraft world to. It can be one of the following:

  gameModeID	Description
  0	Survival mode
  1	Creative mode
  2	Adventure mode

• player is optional. It is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to change the game mode for. If you don't specify a player, the game mode will be changed for the player running the command.

GameMode Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the syntax to change the game mode for a player is:

/gamemode <gameMode> [player] /gamemode <gameModeID> [player]

Definitions

• gameMode is the name of the game mode to change the Minecraft world to. It can be one of the following:

  gameMode	Description
  survival (or abbreviated as s)	Survival mode
  creative (or abbreviated as c)	Creative mode
  adventure (or abbreviated as a)	Adventure mode
  spectator	Spectator mode

• gameModeID is the ID of the game mode to change the Minecraft world to. It can be one of the following:

  gameModeID	Description
  0	Survival mode
  1	Creative mode
  2	Adventure mode

• player is optional. It is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to change the game mode for. If you don't specify a player, the game mode will be changed for the player running the command.

GameMode Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition, the syntax to change the game mode for a player is:

/gamemode <gameMode> [player] /gamemode <gameModeID> [player]

Definitions

• gameMode is the name of the game mode to change the Minecraft world to. It can be one of the following:

  gameMode	Description
  survival (or abbreviated as s)	Survival mode
  creative (or abbreviated as c)	Creative mode
  adventure (or abbreviated as a)	Adventure mode

• gameModeID is the ID of the game mode to change the Minecraft world to. It can be one of the following:

  gameModeID	Description
  0	Survival mode
  1	Creative mode
  2	Adventure mode

• player is optional. It is the name of the player (or a target selector) that you wish to change the game mode for. If you don't specify a player, the game mode will be changed for the player running the command.

Examples

• Java
• PE
• Xbox
• PS
• Nintendo
• Win10
• Edu

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20

To set the game mode to Creative for the player named DigMinecraft in Minecraft 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20:

/gamemode creative DigMinecraft

To set the game mode to Survival for a random player:

/gamemode survival @r

To set the game mode to Survival for the player running the command:

/gamemode survival

Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.11 and 1.12

To set the game mode to Adventure for the player named DigMinecraft in Minecraft 1.11 and 1.12:

/gamemode a DigMinecraft

To set the game mode to Creative for all players:

/gamemode c @a

Example in Pocket Edition (PE)

To set the game mode to Survival for the player named DigMinecraft in Minecraft PE:

/gamemode survival DigMinecraft

To set the game mode to Survival for all players:

/gamemode s @a

To set the game mode to Creative for the player running the command:

/gamemode c

Example in Xbox One Edition

To set the game mode to Creative for the player named DigMinecraft in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:

/gamemode creative DigMinecraft

To set the game mode to Creative for all players:

/gamemode c @a

To set the game mode to Survival for the player running the command:

/gamemode s

Example in PS4 Edition

To set the game mode to Survival for the player named DigMinecraft in Minecraft PS4 Edition:

/gamemode survival DigMinecraft

To set the game mode to Survival for all players:

/gamemode s @a

To set the game mode to Creative for the player running the command:

/gamemode c

Example in Nintendo Switch Edition

To set the game mode to Survival for the player named DigMinecraft in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:

/gamemode survival DigMinecraft

To set the game mode to Survival for a random player:

/gamemode s @r

To set the game mode to Creative for the player running the command:

/gamemode c

Example in Windows 10 Edition

To set the game mode to Adventure for the player named DigMinecraft in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:

/gamemode adventure DigMinecraft

To set the game mode to Adventure for all players:

/gamemode a @a

To set the game mode to Survival for the player running the command:

/gamemode s

Example in Education Edition

To set the game mode to Survival for the player named DigMinecraft in Minecraft Education Edition:

/gamemode survival DigMinecraft

To set the game mode to Survival for all players:

/gamemode s @a

To set the game mode to Creative for the player running the command:

/gamemode c

How to Enter the Command

1. Open the Chat Window

The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:

• For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the T key to open the chat window.
• For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat button at the top of the screen.
• For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right) on the controller.
• For PS4, press the D-Pad (right) on the controller.
• For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button on the controller.
• For Windows 10 Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
• For Education Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.

2. Type the Command

In this example, we will set the game mode to Survival with the following command:

/gamemode survival

Type the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press the Enter key to run the command.

Once the cheat has been entered, the game mode will be updated.

You will see the message "Set own game mode to Survival Mode" appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the game mode has been updated for the player.

Congratulations, you just learned how to use the /gamemode command in Minecraft!

Other Game Mode Commands

You can use other gamemode commands in Minecraft such as:

How to switch to Creative mode How to switch to Survival mode How to switch to Adventure mode How to switch to Spectator mode How to Use the DefaultGameMode Command