Lucky Queens
A browser-based logic puzzle where you place exactly one queen in every row, column, and colour region — with no two queens touching, not even diagonally. Built with React 19, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS v4.
01/03/2025
30 days
Project Overview
Lucky Queens is a browser-based logic puzzle where you place exactly one queen in every row, column, and colour region — with no two queens touching, not even diagonally.
Key Features
- Unique Puzzle Mechanics: Queen placement with row, column, and region constraints
- No-Touch Rule: Queens cannot touch even diagonally
- Color Regions: Additional constraint layer with colored zones
- Progressive Difficulty: Increasingly complex board layouts
- Instant Restart: Quick replay for puzzle mastery
Technical Architecture
- Frontend: React 19 + TypeScript + Vite
- Styling: Tailwind CSS v4 with modern features
- State Management: React hooks for puzzle logic
- Deployment: Static hosting on CDN
Development Highlights
- Constraint satisfaction algorithm for puzzle generation
- Efficient re-rendering with React 19 compiler
- Mobile-first responsive puzzle grid
- Accessibility support for keyboard navigation