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A creator turned the classic minesweeper game into a humorous parody of modern video games

Creative director Mike Lacher built a web-based parody of Windows Minesweeper styled as a high-budget triple-A release, complete with cinematic cutscenes, Nvidia and Unreal Engine logos, and jokes about upcoming loot boxes and brand integrations.


Mike Lacher shared his creation, which he called a big-budget blockbuster, in a LinkedIn post. The game is available for anyone to try out directly through a website he created.

What does parody look like?

When someone opens the game, they are greeted by the logos of well-known graphics and computer companies. The game then begins with a cinematic scene where a character, Nora, speaks to the player and acts as a guide.

The creator joked about adding boxes with random rewards and collaborations with well-known brands within the first quarter of next year.


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