Since its launch in 2009 a small, independent video game has become something of a phenomenon. We are talking, of course, about Minecraft: the maddeningly addictive mix of creativity, building, combat, crafting and survival.

This book takes you through the very early stages of Minecraft (with simple tips to help you up and running for the first time), then gradually explores in more depth the strategies and approaches you can deploy to get the most out of the game. By the time you get to the end, we have a whole host of more advanced activities that you can try too, and pretty soon you will be a Minecraft master!