Minesweeper
Option #3- GUI

Assignment

Your assignment is to design and  implement your own GUI version of the minesweeper game.  Your program must have the equivalent functionality of the minesweeperGUI.java program demonstration in Option #2.  Name your program msGUI.java.  Your GUI must use an instance of the minesweeper class developed in Option#2.

Additional Requirements

• Use an array of buttons to generate the GUI interface
• Use a single board size (ie. 9 x 9)
• Use a text box or other GUI component to display the game status
• Provide a File menu with
  • New -  restarts the game and clears the board
  • Exit – quits
• You may use the images provided (or feel free to create your own)
   

flag.jpg
mine.jpg
minered.jpg
minex.jpg

Bonus #1
Add a “Level” menu that allows the user to select at least three different board sizes. (ie. beginner 9 by 9, intermediate 16 by 16,  expert 24 by 24)

Bonus #2
Add a timer to your GUI application.  The timer must start when the user begins a new game.  The timer must stop when the game is over i.e. “win” or “lose”

Turn-In
Turn in the files msGUI.java, minesweeper.java, and any supporting image and/or class files via e-mail.  Turn-in a printed program listing for all programs.