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Life & fun · October 14, 2020

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Hexagonal Minesweeper with multiplayer, geographic maps, zoom and pan

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Hexagonal Minesweeper with multiplayer, geographic maps, zoom and pan launched on October 14, 2020 with 92 votes, #466 of 4,018 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.

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Hexagonal Minesweeper is a multiplayer version of the classic game played on hexagonal grids rather than squares. Players can zoom and pan across geographic maps while competing with others in real-time. The game uses geometric principles based on equilateral triangles and the unit circle to render its hexagonal gameplay. It is designed for players seeking a fresh take on the traditional Minesweeper format with collaborative and competitive multiplayer features.

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