Changelog

Major Changes

• Astro Migration: Complete rewrite using Astro framework for improved performance and SEO
• 4 Maze Shapes: Rectangular, Circular, Hexagonal, and Triangle mazes
• 8 Game Modes: Classic, Time Attack, Fog of War, Optimal Path, Daily Challenge, Campaign, Endless, Practice
• Internationalization: Full i18n support with 9 languages (EN, ES, FR, DE, IT, PT, JA, KO, ZH)

New Features

• Achievement System: 17 achievements across speed, campaign, mode, and special categories
• Global Leaderboards: Daily, Campaign, and Timed mode rankings
• Daily Challenge: New curated maze every day at midnight UTC
• A* Solver: Advanced pathfinding algorithm with step-by-step visualization
• PDF Export: High-quality printable mazes formatted for A4/Letter paper
• SVG Export: Vector graphics for editing and scaling
• Google OAuth: Sign in with Google for quick account creation
• Progress Tracking: Save and sync game progress across devices
• Dark Theme: Explorer's Atlas dark theme with CSS variables
• Responsive Design: Optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile

Technical Improvements

• Canvas API: Hardware-accelerated rendering for smooth performance
• DFS Algorithm: Optimized maze generation (perfect mazes in milliseconds)
• Cloudflare D1: Distributed database for user data and leaderboards
• Server-Side Rendering: Fast initial page loads with Astro SSR
• SEO Optimization: Comprehensive meta tags, structured data, and sitemaps
• Accessibility: ARIA labels, keyboard navigation, screen reader support

Content Pages

• SEO Landing Pages: Kids, Easy, Hard, Classroom, Adults, Labyrinth Generator, Maze Creator, Maze Maker, Solver
• Legal Pages: Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Cookie Policy
• Utility Pages: FAQ, About, Contact, Changelog, Achievements, Leaderboard
• Auth Pages: Login, Register (with Google OAuth integration)

Coming Soon

We're constantly working on improvements! Here's what's on the roadmap:

• Multiplayer Mode: Race friends in real-time maze challenges
• Custom Maze Editor: Draw your own mazes by hand
• Maze Image Upload: Solve mazes from photos or images
• API Access: Programmatic maze generation for developers
• More Maze Types: 3D mazes, weighted mazes, braided mazes
• Educational Dashboard: Teacher accounts with student progress tracking
• Mobile Apps: Native iOS and Android applications
• Social Features: Share mazes, challenge friends, create tournaments

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