Matplotlib-Minesweeper

A simple minesweeper implementation in the python matplotlib library.

Features and gameplay

• left click: reveal tile
• right click: flag a tile
• at least 9 blank tiles at the first pick
• click on a number: reveal all surrounding tiles if number of flags equals the number of surrounding bombs
• time tracker: time is shown at the end when a player wins

Prerequisites

• python >= 3.10
• and following packages:
  • matplotlib
  • numpy
  • random

Gallery

Beginner game:

from minesweeper import MW_Grid
MW_Grid.beginner()

Intermediate game:

from minesweeper import MW_Grid
MW_Grid.intermediate()

Hard game:

from minesweeper import MW_Grid
MW_Grid.hard()

Custom game:

from minesweeper import MW_Grid
MW_Grid(size=(40, 10), num_of_bombs=40)

Some inspiration

• something similar
• matplotlib event handling