Minesweeper

CONTROLS: - Desktop: - Mouse Click / Left Mouse Button: Reveal cell, click on hidden cell to uncover it - Click "New Game" Button: Start a new game with current settings - Input Fields: Adjust rows (1-50), columns (1-50), and mines (1-250) before starting new game - Mobile/Tablet: - Touch / Tap: Same as mouse click - tap cells to reveal, tap buttons and inputs to interact BASIC MECHANICS: 1. Cell Revealing: - Click any hidden cell to reveal it - Hidden cells have dark background with neon border - Revealed cells show different background color - First click determines game start and mine placement - Clicking a mine immediately ends the game 2. Number System: - Revealed cells show numbers (1-8) indicating adjacent mines - Numbers colored differently for visual distinction: - Number 1: Cyan (#00BFFF) with glow effect - Number 2: Green (#00FF00) with glow effect - Number 3: Red (#FF003C) with glow effect - Number 4: Gold (#FFD700) with glow effect - Number 5: Orange (#FF4500) with glow effect - Number 6: Purple (#8A2BE2) with glow effect - Number 7: Green-yellow (#ADFF2F) with glow effect - Number 8: White (#FFFFFF) with glow effect - Numbers help identify mine locations through logic 3. Mine Detection: - Numbers count mines in 8 adjacent cells (including diagonals) - Use numbers to deduce mine positions - Combine multiple numbers to solve safe cells - Logic and pattern recognition essential for success 4. Flood Fill Mechanism: - Revealing a cell with 0 adjacent mines triggers automatic reveal - All adjacent cells with 0 mines automatically revealed - Cascade continues until bordered by numbered cells - Speeds up gameplay by revealing safe areas automatically 5. Grid System: - Customizable grid size: rows (1-50) and columns (1-50) - Default: 10 rows x 10 columns - Grid displayed as HTML table with styled cells - Cells sized dynamically (default 40px, mobile 28px) - Border spacing between cells for clarity 6. Mine Placement: - Mines placed randomly using Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm - Mine count adjustable (1-250 mines) - Default: 10 mines - Mines cannot be placed on first clicked cell (game ensures safe start) - Mine positions generated at game start 7. Victory Condition: - Win by revealing all non-mine cells - Victory calculated: remaining cells = 0 (total cells - mines - revealed cells) - Victory screen shows congratulations message - Victory displays time taken and cells cleared 8. Game Over Condition: - Game over when clicking a mine - All mines revealed when game over occurs - Mine cells display bomb emoji (💣) with explosion animation - Game over overlay displays with loss message 9. Timer System: - Timer starts when game begins (first cell click) - Timer increments every second - Timer displayed in Orbitron font with red neon styling - Timer stops when game ends (victory or game over) - Timer reset to 0 when starting new game 10. Statistics Display: - Mines Left: Shows total mine count (doesn't decrease, shows total) - Cells Revealed: Shows count of revealed cells - Statistics updated in real-time as cells revealed - Statistics help track progress toward victory 11. Customizable Settings: - Rows input: Adjust number of rows (1-50 range) - Columns input: Adjust number of columns (1-50 range) - Mines input: Adjust number of mines (1-250 range) - Settings applied when "New Game" button clicked - Custom settings allow difficulty customization 12. Visual States: - Hidden cells: Dark gradient background, neon red border, hover effects - Revealed cells: Darker background, blue border, number display - Mine cells: Dark background when hidden, red gradient when revealed - Hover effects: Cells brighten and glow on mouse hover 13. Mine Explosion Animation: - Explosion animation when mine clicked - Scale animation from 1.1 to 1.6 and back - Red glow effects with multiple shadow layers - Bomb emoji displayed with pulsing animation - Explosion draws attention to game over 14. Game Over Overlay: - Full-screen overlay when game ends - Dark background with blur effect - Game over content box with border and glow - Victory message: "🎉 VICTORY!" with congratulations - Loss message: "💥 GAME OVER" with condolence - "Play Again" button to restart game 15. Cell Adjacency: - Cells check 8 adjacent neighbors (including diagonals) - Up, down, left, right, and four diagonal directions - Boundary checking prevents out-of-bounds errors - Adjacency crucial for mine counting 16. Game State Management: - Game over flag prevents further cell clicks - Revealed array tracks revealed cell positions - Mines array stores mine positions - State reset when new game starts 17. Responsive Design: - Mobile-friendly with smaller cell sizes (28px on mobile) - Flexible layout adapts to screen size - Controls stack vertically on mobile - Game board centered and responsive 18. Visual Effects: - Neon glow effects on borders and text - Gradient backgrounds for depth - Text shadows for readability - Smooth transitions on hover - Backdrop blur effects for modern look 19. Color Coding: - Number colors help distinguish values quickly - Color progression from cyan (1) to white (8) - Glow effects enhance number visibility - Consistent color scheme throughout 20. Board Regeneration: - Board regenerated on "New Game" button click - Old table removed and new one created - Cells recreated with fresh event handlers - Complete reset ensures clean game state STRATEGIC TIPS: - Start with Safe Areas: Begin by clicking cells in corners or edges. These areas have fewer adjacent cells, making logic easier. - Number Analysis: Use numbers to identify mine locations. If a cell shows "1" and has one unrevealed neighbor, that neighbor is a mine. - Pattern Recognition: Learn common patterns. Cells with same numbers often form patterns indicating mine positions. - Double-Check Logic: Verify deductions by checking numbers from multiple angles. Cross-reference adjacent numbers for accuracy. - Flood Fill Utilization: Use automatic reveal effectively. Clicking cells with 0 mines reveals large safe areas quickly. - Edge Strategy: Work from edges inward. Edges have fewer adjacent cells, making deduction simpler. - Corner Advantage: Corners have only 3 adjacent cells, making them easier to solve. Use corners to gain initial information. - Mine Counting: Keep mental count of remaining mines. This helps identify when all mines are located. - Safe Cell Identification: Identify cells that must be safe based on surrounding numbers. Logic deduction is key to success. - Chain Reactions: Plan moves that trigger flood fills. Revealing large areas quickly speeds up gameplay. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: - Probability Analysis: When multiple solutions exist, analyze probabilities. Cells with lower mine probability are safer to click. - Flag Pattern Recognition: While game doesn't have flags, mentally mark suspected mines. Use number patterns to identify likely mine locations. - Grid Sectioning: Divide board into sections mentally. Solve each section systematically rather than randomly clicking. - Number Combination: Combine information from multiple numbered cells. Overlapping numbers reveal mine positions. - Empty Area Expansion: Use flood fill to maximum advantage. Clicking edge of revealed area with 0 mines expands safe zone. - Logical Deduction Chains: Build deduction chains from known information. Each revealed number provides clues for adjacent areas. - Mine Elimination: Eliminate possible mine positions through logic. When certain cells can't be mines, adjacent cells become safer. - Boundary Logic: Use board boundaries effectively. Edge and corner cells have fewer adjacent cells, simplifying deduction. - Time Management: Balance speed with accuracy. Faster completion improves, but wrong clicks end game immediately. - Advanced Patterns: Learn complex patterns like "1-2-1" formations and "T-junctions." Pattern recognition speeds up solving. WINNING AND PROGRESSION: - Victory Achievement: Reveal all non-mine cells to win. Complete board clearance demonstrates logic mastery. - Time Optimization: Complete games in faster times. Timer tracks performance for improvement tracking. - Difficulty Scaling: Increase grid size and mine count gradually. Larger boards and more mines increase challenge. - Perfect Games: Complete games without clicking any mines. Perfect games demonstrate consistent logic skills. - Pattern Mastery: Recognize and solve patterns quickly. Pattern recognition enables faster completion. - Custom Challenge: Set extreme difficulty (large board, many mines). Custom challenges test limits of logic skills. - Statistics Improvement: Improve statistics over time. Track cells revealed and completion times for progress monitoring. - Logical Thinking Development: Develop deductive reasoning skills. Game improves pattern recognition and logical thinking. - Speed Solving: Balance accuracy with speed. Faster completions require both logic and quick thinking. - Mastery Achievement: Master game through consistent practice. Advanced players solve large boards efficiently and quickly. Enjoy solving the minefield puzzle in Minesweeper and test your logic skills!