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• Original title: MZ Updated MiniMap for MZ
• Original author: Rpx
• Original date: January 11, 2026
• Source thread: https://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/threads/updated-minimap-for-mz.181900/
• Source forum path: Game Development Engines > RPG Maker Javascript Plugins > JS Plugins In Development

Summary

Well, guys, some of you may know that I created a minimap plug-in for MZ. It was very minimal (you can find it HERE), so I decided to update it. Sorry it took so long, but I had a few things to take care of. Let's take a look what's new here, without wasting any time. ️ MINIMAP SYSTEM - FREE VERSION​ Core Features (Free)​ Included Functionality:​ Real-time minimap with quick toggle (default M key)

Archived First Post

Well, guys, some of you may know that I created a minimap plug-in for MZ. It was very minimal (you can find it HERE), so I decided to update it. Sorry it took so long, but I had a few things to take care of.

Let's take a look what's new here, without wasting any time.

️ MINIMAP SYSTEM - FREE VERSION​

Core Features (Free)​

Included Functionality:​

• Real-time minimap with quick toggle (default M key)
• Player indicator with movement direction
• Custom region colors (up to 255 regions)
• NPC icons (events with "npc" tag)
• Quest markers (events with "quest" or "target" tag)
• Toggleable grid
• 4-position placement (screen corners)
• Complete configuration via plugin parameters

Configurable Parameters:​

• Map size (80-250 pixels)
• Position (4 screen corners)
• Colors: player, terrain, background, grid
• Region colors (format: 1:#FF0000,2:#00FF00)
• Opacity (0-255)
• Screen margins
• NPC and Quest icons activation

Available Plugin Commands:​

ShowMinimap // Show minimap
HideMinimap // Hide minimap
ToggleMinimap // Toggle visibility
ShowGrid // Show grid
HideGrid // Hide grid
ToggleGrid // Toggle grid
Usable via EVENT in game

Basic Usage:​

// Add to event notes:
"npc" → Yellow icon for NPCs
"quest" → Cyan icon for objectives
"target" → Cyan icon for objectives
IN NOTES!!

FOR REGION COLOR USE

[B]1:#FF0000,2:#2c03fc,3:#0000FF,4:#FFFF00, etc[/B]

[B]1 is Region ID[/B]
[B]:[/B]
[B]HEX Color (or just color "red", "green", "blue")[/B]
[B]Use [/B][B]Color Picker[/B]

Perfect For:​

• Indie projects with limited budget
• Simple games needing basic mapping
• Prototypes and demos
• Developers starting with RPG Maker MZ
• Free commercial and non-commercial use

You can find mor information and play Demo HERE

Downloads / Referenced Files

License / Terms Note

Free commercial and non-commercial use You can find mor information and play Demo HERE