How to Join a LAN Minecraft Game: A Simple Guide

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Ever wondered how you can hop into a Minecraft game with friends nearby? Let’s unravel the mystery of how to join a LAN (Local Area Network) game in Minecraft and get the fun rolling with your buddies.
So, getting straight to the point, how do you join a LAN game in Minecraft? It’s quite simple really, and we’re here to guide you through each step.
Quick Steps to Join a LAN Minecraft Game
First, make sure you and your friends are connected to the same local network. This is key for the LAN game to work. Next, one of you needs to open up their single-player game to LAN. They do this by pressing ‘ESC’, selecting ‘Open to LAN’, and then choosing the game options. After clicking ‘Start LAN World’, Minecraft will display a message showing the hosted game’s port number.
Now, if you want to join this freshly hosted LAN game, simply go to the Multiplayer section in your Minecraft game. Your game will automatically search for local games, and the hosted LAN game should appear in the list. Click on it, and voila! You’re in!
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