Actually, I've written other games, but this is the first one I've done for Win32. I was becoming familiar with the VC++ compiler again (in between lightning strikes on the various transmitter sites here in B'ham, mind you, which is one reason why I've been absent for so long), and decided to do it this way.

Those of you who like .ZIP files, should use this link. Unzip it in the folder of your choice and click the .EXE file to play.

Be warned: make sure you use an unzipper that understands long file names and case preservation (WinZip or something like that will do). Don't use a 300-year-old version of PKUNZIP 1.3, or it won't run properly (because the files won't have the right names).

For those who like self-extractors (personally, I hate them), go for this link. It will automatically install the game files in a directory named "C:\BM." You'll have to find Block Muncher.exe in Explorer and click it; I didn't bother including a full installer that made a desktop link for you.

(So kill me.)

Have fun. If you're really nice, I'll distribute the little thingie that I used to build the game puzzles so that you can make your own.

-- Anonymous, June 28, 2001

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The "elite group" of which I speak, of course, is that of Game Programmer. :)

By the way, if anyone downloaded it earlier today, I had zipped the wrong .EXE into the package. It works, but has a few minor bugs (the biggest being that the Sound Off button acts wierd).

I've updated it.

My next project: a program that will solve all of the world's problems for a reasonable fee. :)

-- Anonymous, June 29, 2001

Uh, does that include the Speedbump Nonsense? (You were going to do that **for free** as your first act as Supreme Dictator of the World.)

-- Anonymous, June 29, 2001

Trishah,

Absolutely.

And the first target of my dictatorial powers will be the apartment complex in which I live, which has the worst kind of speed bumps: the narrow, high ridge-thingies that make my head whack the roof of the car even when I'm going 5 MPH.

Buy stock in any company that produces bulldozers; they're gonna be busy. [eg]

-- Anonymous, June 29, 2001

Revisions already? service pack One? Nice going :) you have arrived Mister hackysack!

Yep, I bit and "downloaded" the "package". Course as expected, it did not wurk too good this enhanced minesweeper game. Looks great, but isn't it supposed to DO something? hahaha.

Probably should read the directions, Oh ya that gunna happen, not.

-- Anonymous, June 29, 2001

Read the directions? READ THE DIRECTIONS? Heaven forbid.

I should be shot for even INCLUDING them.

(As for the game itself, it's a time-waster. Think of Solitaire.)

-- Anonymous, June 29, 2001