Minesweeper

This project consists of developing a graphical application that simulates the classic Minesweeper game, allowing users to customize the board size, number of mines, and set a time limit for completing the game.

Phase 1: Board Setup and Customization

Create the Minesweeper board with configurable dimensions and mine placement.

• Allow users to set board size (rows and columns)
• Allow users to set the number of mines
• Randomly place mines on the board without overlaps

Functional Output: A Minesweeper board is generated according to user settings, ready for gameplay

Phase 2: Graphical User Interface

Develop the GUI for interacting with the Minesweeper board.

• Display the board as a grid of clickable cells
• Provide visual feedback for revealed cells, flagged cells, and mines
• Include input fields or sliders to set board parameters and start a new game

Functional Output: A functional GUI showing the Minesweeper board and controls for gameplay

Phase 3: Cell Interaction and Game Logic

Implement cell revealing, flagging, and mine detection logic.

• Left-click reveals a cell and shows the number of adjacent mines
• Right-click flags a cell as a suspected mine
• Reveal adjacent empty cells automatically when a cell with 0 neighboring mines is clicked

Functional Output: Clicking and flagging cells works correctly according to Minesweeper rules

Phase 4: Win/Loss Detection

Implement the logic to detect game completion.

• Detect a win when all non-mine cells are revealed
• Detect a loss when a mine is clicked
• Display appropriate messages or animations for win/loss

Functional Output: The game correctly identifies wins and losses with visual feedback

Phase 5: Timer and Time Limit

Add a countdown timer to limit gameplay duration.

• Allow users to set a time limit in seconds before starting the game
• Display the remaining time in the GUI
• End the game automatically when time runs out

Functional Output: The timer counts down correctly and enforces the time limit

Phase 6: Game Reset and Replay

Enable restarting or replaying the game without restarting the application.

• Provide a “New Game” button that resets the board and timer
• Retain user-configured settings for convenience
• Clear previous game data before starting a new game

Functional Output: Users can restart the game with new or existing settings without restarting the application