The Python Minesweeper Game is a text-based implementation of the classic puzzle. Uncover cells without hitting mines, using logic and deduction. Customize the board size and mine count for varying difficulty levels. Test your strategic thinking and enjoy the challenge of this engaging Python game. Are you ready to conquer the mines? Let's play Minesweeper in Python!
To download and play the Minesweeper game from your GitHub repository, follow these instructions:
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Go to the top of this GitHub repository.
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Click on the "Code" button, located near the top-right of the repository page.
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Click on the "Download ZIP" option to download the game code as a ZIP file.
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Extract the contents of the ZIP file to a location on your computer.
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Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where you extracted the ZIP file.
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Make sure you have Python installed on your computer. You can check this by running the command python --version in the terminal/cmd. If Python is not installed, download and install it from the official Python website (https://www.python.org).
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Once Python is installed, run the following command in the terminal/cmd to install the required dependencies for the game:
pip install random
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python minesweeper.py
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The game will start and prompt you for the board size and the number of mines. Enter the desired values and press Enter.
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Next, enter the initial row and column to start the game. Make sure to enter valid values within the range of the board size.
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The game will begin, and you can play by entering row and column numbers and selecting actions (open, mark, unmark) as prompted.
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Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to continue playing the game.
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If you hit a mine, the game will end and display "Game Over! You hit a mine." If you successfully uncover all non-mine cells, it will display "Congratulations! You won the game."
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Enjoy playing Minesweeper!