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Display a clear "Game Paused" overlay when the game is stopped #7

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@AjaysDevWorkspace

⏸️ Feature Request: Add Pause Overlay

Description:

When the player presses the Pause button, the game currently just freezes — which works, but doesn’t provide clear visual feedback. To improve clarity and user experience, we need to add a stylish, semi-transparent overlay that visually communicates when the game is paused.


🎯 Requirements:

  • When the game state is set to Paused, display a dark, semi-transparent overlay covering the #game-board.
  • Centered on this overlay, show the text “GAME PAUSED” (or a similar message) in a large, clear, and contrasting font.
  • The overlay must disappear instantly when the game is resumed (i.e., state changes from Paused to Active).

💡 Implementation Hints:

  • Create an overlay element (e.g., a <div id="pause-overlay">) styled with CSS.
  • Use a semi-transparent background (e.g., rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6)) and position it absolutely over #game-board.
  • Toggling the overlay’s visibility can be handled by the game’s pause/resume logic.
  • Optional: Add a simple fade-in/out transition for smoother visuals.

🧩 Files Likely Involved:

  • script.js — game state logic and pause/resume event handling.
  • style.css — overlay styling and animation (if applicable).
  • HTML template containing #game-board — for overlay placement.

✅ Acceptance Criteria:

  • A dark, semi-transparent overlay appears when the game is paused.
  • “GAME PAUSED” text is centered and easily visible.
  • Overlay disappears immediately when the game resumes.
  • No disruption or flicker in gameplay visuals when toggling pause/resume.

Enhancement Type: User Interface / Visual Feedback
Component: Pause Logic, Game UI

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