They are similar to Anarchy Servers, except there are usually rules, with common examples prohibiting Griefing and Exploiting. Many players engage in cheating, exploiting, and use of vulgar language. There are many types of minigames, ranging from Spleef to Capture the Flag. Some of these servers are more PVP orientated, some involve aspects of Survival, Creative and Adventure mode, some have a built-in economy, and some of them contain built-in minigames. Many special types of servers rely on the use of map editors or the Creative game mode to build custom maps and the CraftBukkit server software to provide additional features. No two servers are the same, and frequently the line between archetypes is blurred or indistinguishable.
Multiple archetypes of Minecraft servers exist, distinguished by the unique gameplay features, rules, and societal structures that they implement.
