VS Code Maze Extension

A maze game generator and player for Visual Studio Code. This extension is a VS Code variation of the Python py_maze command-line game.

Features

• Generate Random Mazes: Creates solvable mazes using the recursive backtracking algorithm
• Interactive Gameplay: Play the maze game directly in VS Code using a webview panel
• Configurable Dimensions: Set custom maze width and height through VS Code settings
• Multiple Control Options: Use arrow keys, WASD, or on-screen buttons to navigate

Commands

Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P) and search for:

• Maze: Generate New Maze - Generates a new maze and displays it in the output channel
• Maze: Play Maze Game - Opens the interactive maze game panel

Settings

Configure the extension in VS Code settings:

Setting	Default	Description
vscode-py_maze.width	9	Width of the maze in cells (3-25)
vscode-py_maze.height	11	Height of the maze in cells (3-25)

How to Play

1. Run the Maze: Play Maze Game command
2. Use Arrow Keys or WASD to move the player (o)
3. Navigate from start (top) to end (bottom)
4. Reach the exit (E) to win!

Controls

Key	Action
↑ / W	Move Up
↓ / S	Move Down
← / A	Move Left
→ / D	Move Right

Symbols

• * - Wall
• - Path
• o - Player
• E - Exit

Development

Building the Extension

cd vscode-py_maze-extension
npm install
npm run compile

Running in Debug Mode

1. Open this folder in VS Code
2. Press F5 to launch the Extension Development Host
3. Run the maze commands in the new window

License

MIT

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Based on the Python py_maze command-line maze game.