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Minecraft /spreadplayers command

Teleports targets around a given center, keeping at least a set distance between them.

🌍 World and time Operator (level 2) Needs cheats enabled Java Edition 26.3

Syntax

/spreadplayers <center> <spreadDistance> <maxRange> <respectTeams> <targets>

Parts in square brackets are optional, parts in angle brackets are required. You do not type the brackets: Put your own value in their place.

Arguments

ArgumentWhat it does
<spreadDistance> The minimum distance between two players.
<maxRange> The furthest from the center they can be sent.
<respectTeams> Type true and teammates stay together.

Examples

/spreadplayers 0 0 200 800 false @a

Spreads everyone within 800 blocks of the center, at least 200 blocks apart.

Good to know

  • The opening command of Hunger Games and battle royale maps.
  • Fails if it cannot find suitable ground to place players on.

How do I run this command?

Press T in game to open chat (or press / directly), type the command and press Enter. While typing, Tab completes the options. This command counts as a cheat: It needs cheats enabled in a singleplayer world, and operator permission on a server (operator (level 2)).

Related commands

/teleport Teleports a player or entity /worldborder Sets the world border

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/difficulty /fillbiome /forceload /gamerule /locate /seed /setworldspawn /tick /time /weather /worldborder
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