Hey there, it's the 21st of February, and I've got a fun little project to stretch your web skills and your users' focus. We're diving into a setup where you design a tricky route that demands spot-on control, all powered by clever styling tricks—no code wizardry needed.

Your Main Task

Put together a twisty trail leading from an entry point labeled "Start" to an end zone called "Finish." The catch? If the cursor brushes against the surrounding barriers (think of them as the backdrop), it's an instant fail, forcing a reset to the beginning.

Strict Guidelines to Follow

  • Skip All Scripting: Forget about tracking mouse positions or event listeners through code.
  • Stick to HTML and CSS Exclusively: Harness the magic of the :hover selector to make it all work.
  • Consequence for Slip-Ups: When the cursor strays off the safe zone, trigger a massive "Game Over" screen that blankets the entire layout, vanishing only once the user guides their mouse back to the "Start" spot.

What You're Aiming For

Design the route to be tough yet doable. Once someone nails the journey to the "Finish" section, unlock a surprise element like a secret reward or a triumphant note.

Handy Advice: Give your "Game Over" container a hefty z-index value. On hover detection over the barriers (the outer areas), tweak its visibility or transparency to dominate the view completely!

Sharing Your Creation

Go ahead and post a link to your CodePen demo or GitHub repository right in the discussion below!

  • Earn Extra Kudos: Make the pathway wiggle or vibrate as the user tries to maneuver through it.
  • Advanced Twist: Incorporate save points via the checkbox technique, letting players resume from midway instead of square one.

Enjoy the build—it's a blast!