This is a puzzle game of the "Eight Queens" written in C++ with Qt6

A multiplatform opensource QUEENs game! Under very recent development..

QtQueens Puzzle App

A graphical and interactive implementation of the classic N-Queens Puzzle using the Qt framework.

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Features

🎨 Dynamic Chessboard

• Supports dynamic resizing of the chessboard (e.g., 8x8, 4x4, etc. up to 25x25 ).
• Automatically adjusts square sizes for any board dimension.

👑 Interactive Gameplay

• Conflicts Check: Queens in conflict are visually highlighted in red.
• Hint System: Helps you resolve conflicts by suggesting safe moves.

⏱️ Chronometer

• Tracks the elapsed time from the start of the game.
• Automatically resets when the board size is changed.

🛠️ Automated Solver

• Solves the N-Queens puzzle for the current board size using the backtracking algorithm.
• Animates the solving process for better visualization.

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How It Works

1. Place Queens Manually:

   • Drag queens on the board and manually find a non-conflicting arrangement.

2. Hint Button:

   • If you are stuck, click the "Hint" button to identify conflicts and receive safe move suggestions. If there are any! MWawhawhawhw

3. Solve Automatically:

   • Use the solver to let the app automatically resolve the puzzle for you.

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Visual Feedback

• Red Queens: Queens in conflict are tinted red.
• Green Highlights: Safe positions suggested by the "Hint" system are highlighted in green.

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Controls

• Mouse Drag: Drag queens on the board!
• Hint Button: Suggests safe moves for queens causing conflicts.
• Automatic Solver: Resolves the N-Queens puzzle for you. Maximum 25x25 board size.

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Technologies Used

• C++: Core logic implementation.
• Qt Framework: Graphics and GUI functionalities.

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Installation

1. Clone this repository and build with cmake:

   git clone https://github.com/guprobr/QtQueens
   cd QtQueens
   mkdir build
   cd build
   cmake ..
   make