Status (as of October 7, 2025): Phase 1 was a success! The community summoned over 75 million copper golems, unlocking Phase 2.

Copper Bulb Stages
Copper bulbs have four stages of light, including

The Goal

Collectively activate (toggle on/off) at least 100 million copper bulbs worldwide. Each toggle counts toward the global total, tracked automatically by Mojang via gameplay stats. Success unlocks Phase 3 and grants edition-specific rewards (e.g., copper-themed emotes for Bedrock, skins for Java).

How to Participate: Step-by-Step

  1. Update Your Game
    Ensure you're on Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.9 or Bedrock Edition 1.21.111. Download via the Minecraft Launcher or app stores.
  2. Gather Materials
    • Mine copper ore (found in dripstone caves or trial chambers; requires stone pickaxe or better).
    • Smelt raw copper into ingots using a furnace.
    • Craft copper bulbs: Arrange 4 copper ingots and 1 blaze powder in a crafting table (ingots in the corners and sides, blaze in the center).
  3. Activate Bulbs
    • Place the copper bulb in your world (works in Survival or Creative).
    • Toggle it: Right-click (or tap) to turn on/off, or connect to redstone (e.g., levers, buttons) for automation.
    • Repeat! Each toggle counts—aim for thousands by building arrays.
  4. Track Progress
    No in-game counter, but check minecraft.net or @Minecraft on X for real-time updates. Rally friends on servers for big contributions!
Pro Tip: Build a redstone clock (using repeaters and torches) to auto-toggle hundreds of bulbs per minute. In Creative, use /fill commands for massive farms.

Challenges & Solutions

Copper Bulb Location
You can see a lot of copper bulbs
  • Resource Shortage? Strip-mine at Y=-50 for copper veins; use Fortune-enchanted pickaxes for more drops.
  • Oxidation? Bulbs change color over time, but it doesn't affect toggles—embrace the patina!
  • Multiplayer Boost: Join Discord or Reddit (r/Minecraft) for shared farms.

Rewards & Next Steps

If we hit 100 million toggles, everyone gets rewards and access to Phase 3 (individual build challenge, October 14–20, 2025). Ultimate prize: The shiny Copper Cape for your account!