How do I start playing Minecraft?

To start playing Minecraft, one needs to purchase and download the game from the official Minecraft website or through an official application store on their device, such as the Microsoft Store for Windows, Google Play Store for Android devices, or Apple App Store for iPhones and iPads. Upon obtaining the game, it must be installed on the chosen platform. Once installation is complete, the user can launch the title and create a new world. The creation process includes selecting game modes ranging from creative to survival or adventure, adjusting world preferences such as difficulty level and world generation settings, and finally naming the new world before commencing play. Players then enter their freshly created domain, ready to explore, build, and survive against the various challenges that Minecraft offers.