It all started in 2012 as a simple forum thread on Planet Minecraft. Since then, Cubed! and our events have raised tens of thousands of dollars for charity from the tens of thousands of community members who have passed through our doors.
We are incredibly proud of our history, and we owe it all to the many volunteers who have helped run the event, and to everyone who has attended and supported it over the years. While the event has made many tweaks and changes since its inception, its core remains that original vision: to be a place all members of the community can come together, share stories, swap ideas and have fun.
Take a journey through our history below and explore screenshots, facts, and other archival media from across the years.
Minecon Server Edition 2012
17th - 18th November 2012
On 9th September 2012, Cubed! was born as a forum post made on the Minecraft community site, Planet Minecraft, inviting players from around the world to come together for a special weekend. The first event, under the original name of Minecon Server Edition, formed the base of much of what Cubed! is known for today. It aimed to give players the virtual equivalent experience to that of Minecon, the real-world convention of the game. It featured player-made booths, panels held by members of the community, a variety of games, and build halls for build teams to show off their work. Even a disco was built, where players could dance to music played on the livestream. Thousands of players attended the first event, held November 17th - 18th 2012, leading to calls for a repeat the following year...
MSE 2013
26th - 30th October 2013
Following on from the success of the 2012 event, things got upgraded for Minecon Server Edition 2013. The event, this time being a week-long celebration as opposed to just a weekend, took place on a much larger and impressive map containing many more booths, build halls, and exploration space than the previous year. Special guests included well-known community members, including DanTDM, JeromeASF, Slamacow, and more.
MSE 2014
24th - 26th October 2014
2014 would become the first of three years to use one of the most loved maps by attendees. Seeking to create a more realistic environment, the convention center was styled around a shopping mall with booths taking the place of the stores over two floors.
Cubed! 2015
4th - 6th September 2015
A new year brought a new name, and new look! To become more independent from the Minecon brand, the decision was made to rename the event to Cubed! from 2015 onwards. The new brand focused on a variety of different color blocks, each representing the different communities of players coming together. Cubed! 2015 used an updated version of the previous year's map that reflected the new branding while retaining the history. This was the first year that the event would dedicate itself to raising money for SpecialEffect.
Cubed! 2016
2nd - 4th December 2016
Cubed! 2016 was the first year the venue would be themed around a holiday. The previous year's map was given a sprinkling of snow along with various other winter holiday decorations.
Cubed! 2017
27th - 29th October 2017
Things got spooky as a new Halloween-themed map was introduced. Booths were spread out around a haunted house and its creepy gardens. This would also be the first year to feature an interactive minecart ride, paying homage to the many theme park servers.
Cubed! 2018
21st - 23rd September 2018
Cubed! 2018 took the party to the beach. Set by the sea, the event featured various ridable theme park rides.
Cubed! 2019
30th August - 1st September 2019
The 2019 event sought to take attendees to the moon! The event was held amongst the stars in a giant space station, featuring a fully functional tube transportation system and a main stage inspired by the solar system.
Cubed! 2020
20th - 22nd November 2020
With many around the world not being able to attend real-world conventions due to the pandemic, Cubed! 2020 brought the outside world inside with a recreation of the ExCeL London convention space. During a challenging year for many, the event brought smiles to thousands of player's pixelated faces by providing a safe space to connect and create experiences.
Cubed! 2021
17th - 19th September 2021
After years of constantly different maps, Cubed! 2021 established a new home for future Cubed! events: Cubed City. Bringing the best bits of previous events together, the city helped to bring real-world convention experience closer to players than ever before.
Cubed! 2022
14th - 16th October 2022
The event returned to its new home in the city as we celebrated 10 years since the first event back in 2012. To celebrate, players had the opportunity to revisit the 2012 map, as well as experience a minecart ride that took them through glimpses of all the previous years.
Cubed! 2023
6th - 8th October 2023
Things got cosy in 2023 as hotel rooms were introduced for the first time. Players were able to get their own room to customise how they liked, and to invite who they liked to check it out. This event also featured ice boat racing for the first time and introduced the Cubed! Grand Prix to the timetable.
Cubed! 2024
4th - 6th October 2024
Attendees came together in a new convention center build in 2024 with one mission in mind, and they succeeded. Cubed! 2024 smashed the record for the most amount raised at any Cubed! event for charity, and is yet to be beaten...
Cubed! 2025
3rd - 5th October 2025
An incredible amount was raised for charity over another fun weekend of Cubed! goodness. What? You want more information? This event only really happened basically a few months ago! Get your ticket for this year and see what it's all about.
THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS
Cubed! has only ever been possible because of the incredible people who give their time to make it happen. Thank you to every volunteer who has ever been part of the team.
We've attempted to fill out this list as best we could from our records, but if you have been part of the team in the past and your name is missing then please do get in touch.
