Mojang "Minecraft" maps can be downloaded for free from community sites like Minecraft Maps or CurseForge. Once you've downloaded a "Minecraft" map, you can play on it by placing it in your game's "saves" folder. "Minecraft" — and in particular the original, mod-friendly "Java" edition — is a game that offers its players near limitless creativity. No two worlds are alike, and starting a new one can sometimes seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, you don't have to start from scratch. Thanks to a benevolent community eager to show off their masterpieces, you can download an expert-level Minecraft map and start playing right away.