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[[File:Buildplate Icon MCE.png|thumb|The buildplates icon.]]
[[File:Buildplate Screenshots.png|thumb|Buildplates {{in|earth}}.]]
A '''buildplate''' was an area {{in|earth}} in which the player was able to build structures. It was the [[creative]] mode component of the game, although it also offered a [[survival]] mode.<ref>https://craftersguide.stents.dev/</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20190831033950/https://craftersearth.com/minecraft-earth-2-0-0-is-here-heres-whats-new-in-the-update/</ref>

== Obtaining ==
A new player had an 8×8 buildplate available by default. The player selected a surface in the real world on which to place the buildplate, and once placed, the player saw the buildplate superimposed on the real-world camera view. An open space and a flat surface were required for buildplates to be placed. Players were also able to interact with the items or mobs in their buildplate. The player was able to physically move around the buildplate to view it from different angles and to build structures.

As the player advanced in level, new buildplates became available at different sizes, up to 32×32. A unique new buildplate was unlocked upon reaching levels 1, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25.

The player was also able to spend [[MCE:Ruby|rubies]] to purchase buildplates in the [[MCE:Store|store]].

== List of buildplates ==
===Level===
{{columns-list|
* {{EntityLink|id=chicken|Level 1|link=MCE:Level 1}}
* {{EntityLink|id=mob-of-me|Level 5|link=MCE:Level 5}}
* {{EntityLink|id=desert-rabbit|Level 10|link=MCE:Level 10}}
* {{EntityLink|id=parrot|Level 15|link=MCE:Level 15}}
* {{EntityLink|id=polar-bear|Level 20|link=MCE:Level 20}}
* {{EntityLink|id=bone-spider|Level 25|link=MCE:Level 25}}
}}
===Store===
{{columns-list|
* {{EntityLink|id=salmon|Chill Spot|link=MCE:Chill Spot}}
* {{EntityLink|id=cluckshroom|Cluck House|link=MCE:Cluck House}}
* {{EntityLink|id=cow|Dark and Shroomy|link=MCE:Dark and Shroomy}}
* {{EntityLink|id=wooly-cow|Highland Grazing|link=MCE:Highland Grazing}}
* {{EntityLink|id=parrot|Lava In The Jungle|link=MCE:Lava In The Jungle}}
* {{EntityLink|id=fancy-chicken|A Bit Fancy|link=MCE:A Bit Fancy}}
* {{EntityLink|id=rainbow-sheep|Colourful Cottage|link=MCE:Colourful Cottage}}
* {{EntityLink|id=horned-sheep|Highland House|link=MCE:Highland House}}
* {{EntityLink|id=parrot|Jungle Treehouse|link=MCE:Jungle Treehouse}}
* {{EntityLink|id=slime|Midnight bayou|link=MCE:Midnight bayou}}
* {{EntityLink|id=mob-of-me|Not A Sandcastle|link=MCE:Not A Sandcastle}}
* {{EntityLink|id=moobloom|Roadside Inn|link=MCE:Roadside Inn}}
* {{EntityLink|id=spider|Sand Sanctuary|link=MCE:Sand Sanctuary}}
* {{EntityLink|id=zombie|Secluded Mine|link=MCE:Secluded Mine}}
* {{EntityLink|id=muddy-pig|Sleepy Village|link=MCE:Sleepy Village}}
* {{EntityLink|id=sheep|Tiny Waterfall Ahoy|link=MCE:Tiny Waterfall Ahoy}}
* {{EntityLink|id=mob-of-me|Toadstool Terrace|link=MCE:Toadstool Terrace}}
* {{EntityLink|id=witch|Witch's Mansion|link=MCE:Witch's Mansion}}
* {{EntityLink|id=tropical-slime|Heart Of The Jungle|link=MCE:Heart Of The Jungle}}
* {{EntityLink|id=ocelot|Giant Jungle|link=MCE:Giant Jungle}}
* {{EntityLink|id=jumbo-rabbit|Gritty Grandeur|link=MCE:Gritty Grandeur}}
* {{EntityLink|id=pig|Starting Small|link=MCE:Starting Small}}
* {{BlockLink|id=spruce-sapling|Wide Woods|link=MCE:Wide Woods}}
}}

== Scale ==
;Default scale (creative)
By default, when the buildplate was set on a real-world surface, it appeared sized as a square about 58 centimeters (23 inches) on each side for an 8×8 buildplate, resulting in a scale of about 1:14. A 32×32 buildplate appeared as about 50 centimeters (20 inches) per side, resulting in a scale of 1:64.

;Full scale (survival)
Before placing the buildplate, the player had the option to place it at full scale. At full scale, the player was in survival mode with only their configured hotbar for items. This was similar to playing an [[MCE:Adventure|adventure]]. If the player was playing a shared buildplate, the hotbar provided by the owner was used and cannot be changed. On a full-scale buildplate, the player was able to be burned by lava, and any hostile mobs on the buildplate attacked the player.

== Multiplayer ==
Players were able to collaborate on a buildplate. A player who placed a buildplate was able to select "Invite Friend", which allowed another player to scan a QR code to join.

== Sounds ==
{{SoundTable
| type = earth
| {{SoundLine
| sound = SFX_buildplate_drop.wav
|description=Drop
|id=SFX_buildplate_drop
}}
| {{SoundLine
| sound = SFX_buildplate_placed_updated.wav
|description=Place (updated)
|id=SFX_buildplate_placed_updated
}}
| {{SoundLine
| sound = SFX_buildplate_unlock_celebration_firework_stinger.wav
|description=Buildplate unlock celebartion fiework stinger
|id=SFX_buildplate_unlock_celebration_firework_stinger
}}
}}

==Challenges==
{{Load challenges|Building a farm;Coaster starter;Farmer drama;House of sticks;Making patterns;Start a zoo;Switch it up;Tree leaves;One more block;Wooda coulda;Glass houses;Fence it in;Make an entrance;Build away;Take it for granite;Wooden it be nice;Going up;Adding life;Look at me;Show the way;Pretty it up;Common and muck;Environmentalist;For the sheep;Fluffy coat;Build to the sky;Stonewalled;Don't be a pane;Dustmeal;Growing trees;Build it up;Powered circuits;See through blocks;Roller coaster;Mob coaster;Farm plate;Buildplate buddies;Block tunes;Zoom zoom;Cart track;Egg farmer;Bye bye chicken egg;Farm time;Mushroom factory}}

== History ==
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine|earth}}
|{{HistoryLine||0.2.0|Added buildplates. There are currently 7 build plates to purchase in the store and these come with various items.}}
|{{HistoryLine||0.9.0|Farming in buildplates now requires tools for harvesting.}}
|{{HistoryLine||0.14.0|Highland House Buildplate added to the [[MCE:Store|store]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||0.15.0|Dark Forest Buildplates added to the store.}}
|{{HistoryLine||0.16.0|Added buildplate sharing.}}
|{{HistoryLine||0.20.0|Added new epic and large biome buildplates to the store.}}
}}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Buildplate gameplay reveal.jpg|A Twitter image of the buildplate demo.<ref>{{tweet|minecraftearth|1135668963017449472|Gameplay reveal! Today, we’re showing all-new iOS features, tabletop building with 3D holograms, chickens raining from the sky (wait, what?) and augmented reality at full-size. See it for yourself!<br><br>↣ http://redsto.ne/minecraftearthnews… ↢|June 3, 2019}}</ref>
MCE Dogzilla.jpeg|A dog hovering over a buildplate.<ref name=dogzilla>{{tweet|minecraftearth|1156580282440572930|How do you yell “Help! It’s Dogzilla!” in villager-speak? As the world of Minecraft enters our universe, the inhabitants of the Overworld will soon learn that scale is relative! #MinecraftEarth|July 31, 2019}}</ref>
Castle With Sheep.png|A Twitter image of a castle buildplate with sheep.<ref>{{tweet|minecraftearth|1148970135560081408|Castles! Skyscrapers! Your grandma's old house! With a bit of teamwork, there's no end to what you can build in #MinecraftEarth! Tag the friends you can’t wait to create lifesize builds with!|July 10, 2019}}</ref>
Build plate unlocked at level 5.png|Build plate unlocked at level 5.
Build plate unlocked at level 10.png|Build plate unlocked at level 10.
Build plate unlocked at level 15.png|Build plate unlocked at level 15.
Buildplate unlocked at level 20.png|Build plate unlocked at level 20.
Store build plates.png|Some build plates in the store.
Build mode basement.png|Build plate basement. 8×8 about 5 down. You can see how it is bordered by bedrock.
Sheep in build mode.png|Sheep in build mode.
MCE Pig in a Buildplate.png|Two pigs in a buildplate.<ref>{{tweet|minecraftearth|1149344131128406016|Think life is good? It’s about to get even BETA! The Minecraft Earth closed beta is headed for a few select locations. Learn what to expect, and register for your chance to play!<br><br>↣ http://redsto.ne/mcearthbeta ↢|July 11, 2019}}</ref>
Polar Bear in Level 20 Buildplate.jpeg|A [[MCE:Polar Bear|polar bear]] in the Level 20 Buildplate.<ref>{{tweet|minecraftearth|1153650980300447744|Who will be the first person to get a polar bear in Minecraft Earth? Reply to this tweet with your screenshot to prove it! Or reply with your drawing of a polar bear and see if you can trick us. It won't work, but we'd love to see it!|July 23, 2019}}</ref>
Buildplate Invite.png|The image that appeared when inviting a friend to a buildplate.
Jolly Llama Buildplates.jpg|Some buildplates that contained [[jolly llama]]s.<ref>{{tweet|minecraftearth|1205566700491554816|BRR! These new Buildplates are pretty cool. Chill out with the Jolly Llama in a cozy mountain stable or a secluded forest retreat — whichever suits your fancy!|December 13, 2019}}</ref>
Buildplate Sharing.jpg|[[MCE:Merl|Merl]] sharing a buildplate with a friend.<ref>{{tweet|minecraftearth|1259932460034306050|Sharing is caring! And it's easier than ever to share your breathtaking builds with friends:<br>1️⃣ Open Minecraft Earth<br>2️⃣ Navigate to your Buildplate of choice<br>3️⃣ Click the Share button!<br>Reply with your most marvelous creation so the entire community can appreciate your skills!|May 11, 2020}}</ref>
Buildplate prototype.png|An early prototype for buildplates.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/447104142729674753/1098681791956656220/1196865917250982028 Here is a small nugget from my Earth dev album of an early prototype for build plates 🙂] 5:17 PM Message by Minecraft Earth developer on January 16, 2024</ref>
</gallery>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Navigation ==
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