Set Console Command for Block
say 3
@s = self · @p = nearest player · @a = all players · @e = all entities
Previous Output
-Intermediate · 4 blocks
Minigame start countdown
Use four Command Blocks and Redstone Repeaters to announce 3, 2, 1, and Go! in chat before a minigame starts.
Choose in-game screen
Java Edition 1.21.5 and up
What you need
Before placing the blocks
- 4 Command Blocks
- 1 button
- At least 3 Redstone Repeaters to space out the messages
Expected result
Test after setup
Every player sees 3, 2, 1, and Go! in sequence at the pace set by the Redstone Repeaters.
Placement direction
Make every block arrow point in the same direction
1
Impulse
2
Impulse
3
Impulse
4
Impulse
Configure one block at a time
Open the game and match these values
The copy button copies only Command Input. Choose every other value in the Command Block screen.
1
Block 1 — announce 3
Attach the button to the first block, then run the signal through a Redstone Repeater to the next block.
2
Block 2 — announce 2
Receive the first delayed signal, then connect another Repeater to the third block.
Set Console Command for Block
say 2
@s = self · @p = nearest player · @a = all players · @e = all entities
Previous Output
-
3
Block 3 — announce 1
Receive the third signal, then connect the final Repeater to the start block.
Set Console Command for Block
say 1
@s = self · @p = nearest player · @a = all players · @e = all entities
Previous Output
-
4
Block 4 — announce Go
The final block receives the last delayed signal and announces the start.
Set Console Command for Block
say Go!
@s = self · @p = nearest player · @a = all players · @e = all entities
Previous Output
-If it does not work
Check these four things first
- Cheats are enabled and you have Operator permission
- Needs Redstone or Always Active matches the example
- Chain Block arrows face the same direction and follow the previous block
- Read Previous Output to find the command that failed