ExplosiveWords
by ditoblan
ExplosiveWords is a Fabric minigame in which players take turns typing words that contain a shown syllable before the timer runs out.
What it does
A match starts with the ewords command, which takes the number of lives, the seconds allowed per turn and the player names. A turn syllable appears on screen, and the active player must type a word containing it before time runs out. A valid word keeps every life intact, while a timeout costs one life. A player who loses all lives is eliminated, and the last player standing wins.
The mod is built around real-time typing pressure, and its settings let a match run with two players and three lives, four players and five lives, or up to eight players with a single life and a ten-second clock. Client and server both need it, so the server and every player install it. It is published for Fabric only, for Minecraft 1.20.4, and the code is licensed as All rights reserved, which means the mod is not open source.
Key features
Syllable prompts
Each turn shows a syllable, and the player types a word that contains it before the timer ends.
Lives and elimination
Each player starts with a set number of lives, loses one on timeout, and is removed when none remain.
Configurable matches
The ewords command sets lives, seconds per turn and player names, so a match can be fast or relaxed.
Last player standing
The match ends when one player is left, and that player is declared the winner.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Friendly lobby games
Groups on a server can start a match with a few names and short timers to play a word game between building sessions.
High-pressure rounds
A single life and a ten-second timer turn the match into a fast elimination game for up to eight players.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want a word game on a Fabric server, and players in groups of two to eight who enjoy typing under time pressure.
Questions
Does ExplosiveWords need to be installed on the server?
Which loader and game version does ExplosiveWords support?
How are lives and turn time set?
In the catalog
ExplosiveWords is one of 2,135 Minigame mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,454 Minigame mods for Fabric. 13,907 mods support Minecraft 1.20.4.
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What the author says
EWords is a word game mod for Minecraft where players compete in real time by typing words that contain a given syllable, before the timer runs out. Use the /ewords command to start a match: /ewords [player2]... [player8]
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/explosivewords
- Owner
- ditoblan
- Published
- 2026-04-06
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15
