AMG Labs Minesweeper Game

Description

AMG Labs Minesweeper Game brings the classic Windows Minesweeper experience to your WordPress website. This plugin faithfully recreates the beloved puzzle game with all its original features and gameplay mechanics.

Features

  • Classic Gameplay: Authentic Minesweeper experience matching the original Windows version
  • Three Difficulty Levels:
    • Beginner: 9×9 grid with 10 mines
    • Intermediate: 16×16 grid with 40 mines
    • Expert: 30×16 grid with 99 mines
  • Original Controls:
    • Left-click to reveal cells
    • Right-click to toggle flag/question mark
    • Automatic recursive opening of empty cells
  • Game Features:
    • Real-time mine counter
    • Timer tracking your progress
    • Restart button with expressive face indicator
    • Victory and game over detection
  • Accessibility: Full keyboard navigation support
  • Internationalization: Available in English, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish

Usage

Simply add the shortcode to any post or page:

[minesweeper]

You can also specify the initial difficulty:

[minesweeper difficulty="intermediate"]
[minesweeper difficulty="expert"]

Keyboard Controls

  • Arrow keys: Navigate between cells
  • Enter/Space: Reveal cell
  • Shift + Enter/Space: Toggle flag
  • F key: Toggle flag

Installation

  1. Upload the amglabs-minesweeper-game folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
  3. Add the [minesweeper] shortcode to any post or page

FAQ

How do I change the difficulty level?

You can either use the dropdown selector in the game interface or specify the difficulty in the shortcode: [minesweeper difficulty="expert"]

Can I have multiple games on the same page?

Yes, you can add multiple shortcodes to the same page, and each will function independently.

Is the game mobile-friendly?

Yes, the game is responsive and works on mobile devices. However, for the best experience, larger screens are recommended for Expert difficulty due to the grid size.

How do I flag a cell on mobile?

On touch devices, you can long-press on a cell to flag it, or use the alternative tap-and-hold gesture.

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Contributors & Developers

“AMG Labs Minesweeper Game” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Classic Minesweeper gameplay
  • Three difficulty levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Expert)
  • Timer and mine counter
  • Flag and question mark functionality
  • Recursive empty cell opening
  • Keyboard accessibility
  • Internationalization support (English, Portuguese, Spanish)