Reinventing Minesweeper with Q

A Fresh Take on a Classic Game

As a long-time fan of Minesweeper, I’ve always loved the challenge and simplicity of the game. But recently, I thought, “What if I could take it a step further and make my own version?” With Q, I turned this idea into reality, creating a Minesweeper game that not only sticks to the basics but also adds new twists.

Step 1: Building the Basics

I started with a simple request for Q:

"I am a minesweeper game lover, can you build a minesweeper web game?"

Q quickly got to work, providing me with a fully functional Minesweeper game. Here’s what it included:

A 10x10 grid with 10 mines
Left-click to reveal cells
Number indicators showing adjacent mines
Auto-reveal for empty cells
Win/lose conditions

All I had to do was save the code Q gave me, open it in my browser, and I was playing my very own version of Minesweeper in minutes.

Step 2: Adding the Flagging Feature

No Minesweeper game is complete without the ability to flag potential mines. So I asked Q:

"I want to add a feature that allows using the right mouse button to place a small red flag for the minesweeper game"

Q didn’t disappoint. It updated the code to add a right-click flagging feature, complete with bright red flags that were easy to spot. Now, I could mark suspected mines and plan my moves much more effectively.

Update the Html

With Style

And Javascript

Step 3: Adding a Restart Button

After a few rounds, I realized something was missing: a restart button. It got annoying to refresh the browser every time I wanted a new game. I asked Q for a solution, and it gave me the necessary updates to add a simple button that reset the game completely. It cleared the board, regenerated mines, and got everything ready for a new round—quick and easy.

Step 4: Visual and UI Enhancements

Once I had the basic functionality down, I decided it was time to make the game look good. Working with Q, I made a bunch of visual improvements:

Added modern styling with CSS to give the game a fresh look.
Added animations for cell reveals and mine explosions, making the game feel more alive.

Step 5: Let’s Get Crazy: Moving Mines!

At this point, I wanted to get a little wild. I asked Q:

"I want the mines to move. For example, every 5 seconds, if the player hasn’t solved the puzzle, the mines without red flags will move!"

And Q made it happen! Now, if you take too long, the mines start shifting positions every five seconds, adding a whole new layer of unpredictability. It’s no longer just about logic—now you’re racing against time and trying to adapt to a shifting board. It’s chaotic, but it’s so much fun.

The Final Game: A Dynamic Minesweeper Experience

Here’s what my final Minesweeper game looked like:

Classic Mechanics: Left-click to reveal, right-click to flag.
Restart Button: A simple way to start over without refreshing.
Modern UI: Smooth animations, clean design, and sound effects.
Moving Mines: Every five seconds, unflagged mines move, adding a real challenge.

Check the gameplay video here:

What’s Next?

I’m already thinking about the next steps for my Minesweeper game:

Adding difficulty levels and timed challenges.
Custom grid sizes and difficulty levels to cater to beginners and experts.

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