Download & play

Get the game
Download:
Windows: Bethlehem.exe
Mac, Linux or Windows: BethlehemClient.jar (needs Java from java.com)
Both links are also on the website's Play page.
Already in the game? Type 
::client or 
::launcher: both open www.bethlehem317.com. 
::discord opens our Discord.
Your first login: pick a game mode
Mode
Rules
Bonus
Normal
No limits.
none
Ironman
No trading, staking or looting from killed players. You get no NPC drop if another player did more damage.
XP x1.3, +18 drop rate
Ultimate Ironman
Ironman rules, and you can't use banks.
XP x1.3, +100 drop rate
Group Ironman
Ironman rules, but you can trade and boss with the ironmen in your group. You have 15 minutes to join a group after it is made.
XP x1.3, +18 drop rate
There is no separate "Hardcore" mode. Can you change mode later? Ask staff.
Your starter pack (every mode): 10 each of Super attack, Super strength, Super defence and Super restore, 200 Manta ray, 2M coins and the full Plebite set.
Ironman and Group Ironman also get a Shortbow, 500 Bronze arrows, a Staff of air, wizard clothes and 1,000 each of mind, earth, water and fire runes.
Ultimate Ironman also gets the Ultimate Bag, a Shortbow, 500 Bronze arrows and the same runes.
Ultimate Ironman and Group Ironman get the Bethlehem Box in the pack. Normal and Ironman players get it as the Day 1 login reward.
Each internet connection gets 2 starter packs at most.
Your first steps
Type 
::email and sign up with your email address for a free Donator rank. How to claim the code from the email: see the FAQ.
Type 
::train and kill the dragon Zirconis. 10 kills unlock the next monsters.
At combat level 15, open the Bethlehem Box.
Follow the Starter Guide to your first boss, Nex.
Handy keys: Ctrl+T opens teleports, Ctrl+H takes you home. Stuck? Type 
::help to ask staff.
Before you play, read the Rules. All commands: Commands. New words: Words you'll see.
Facts checked against the game code (November 2026). Anything marked "ask staff" isn't settled yet.