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Minecraft Creator Spends 8 Years Rebuilding Las Vegas Strip Block by Block

From the Taj Mahal to Sin City—one builder's obsession with recreating the world in Minecraft. But will fans ever explore this virtual Vegas?

The image shows the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is a large building with glass...
The image shows the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is a large building with glass windows, surrounded by trees and plants, with a name board in front of it. The sky is visible in the background.

Minecraft Creator Spends 8 Years Rebuilding Las Vegas Strip Block by Block

A Minecraft creator known as Bubbaflubba has spent years building a detailed 1:1 replica of the Las Vegas Strip. The project, ongoing for eight years, now includes famous landmarks like the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Allegiant Stadium. His work has drawn attention from thousands of followers online. Bubbaflubba's latest creation features the Allegiant Stadium, which took around 100 hours to complete. The build also includes the Fountains of Bellagio and other well-known sites. However, one small error was spotted: Harrah's Hotel & Casino was placed on the North Strip instead of its actual central location.

Before tackling Las Vegas, he recreated other global landmarks in Minecraft. These include the Taj Mahal, Sydney Opera House, and Florence Cathedral. Earlier projects also featured the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, and Empire State Building. The Las Vegas Strip alone has taken over 1,200 hours of work. Rumours suggest Bubbaflubba may collaborate with a team of up to 16 players, though this remains unconfirmed. His progress is shared on YouTube, where he has gained more than 80,000 subscribers. Despite the scale of the project, no release date has been announced. There is also no confirmation yet on whether players will be able to visit the build on public servers.

Bubbaflubba's Minecraft Las Vegas Strip continues to grow in detail and complexity. The project remains a solo or small-team effort, with updates shared through his popular YouTube channel. For now, fans will have to wait for news on when—or if—the build will become accessible to the public.

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