Sound effect minesweeper pillows

In this instructable I'm going to show you, how to make your own set of minesweeper pillows. I guarantee you, that you will have a lot of fun, seeing your friends jump up, after they made themselves comfortable on the wrong pillow.

If you don't know how to sew, don't worry you don't necessarily need to.

Step 1: What you need

Material

• pillows
• light grey fabric for the pillows (You can of course use finished ones, but bear in mind that if you are planning to applique with a sewing machine it is going to be harder) The amount of fabric you need depends on the size of the pillows you are planning to make.
• stuffing (if you want to make the pillows yourself)
• zippers (optinal)
• green, blue, red and black fabric (The amount you need depends on the size of your pillows, just take a look at the next step)
• thread in the above colours (optional)
• fusible web e.g. Heat N Bond or Steam a Seam 2 (I've used Steam a Seam 2, because it was easier for me to get)

Stuff for the sound effect

• at least one audio recording and playing device (check out the second picture)
• litz wire
• a push-button
• hot glue
• Duct Tape
• something to house your device in (I've used an Altoids tin, but if you have something that is not conductive, you should use it)
• a plastic container (take a look at step five)
• Velcro (optional)
• fusible interfacing (optional)

Tools

• sewing machine (optional)
• scissors
• soldering iron

Comments

[scratchisthebest]

Hmm... I'm imagining LCD screens and a way for the pillows to know their neighbors...
Make a grid on the floor and you can have a playable PILLOW MINESWEEPER! :D

[skippyconsuelo]

 you ROCK, I want a room full of them!

[vulcan24]

A room full of them would be the best. Guests have to step on the right ones to get through. Awesome! Great instructible by the way

[BrittLiv]

thanks, lol I would love to see that!! I've got six right now...

[tinker234]

wow i know what to do with this thanks

[Chumlee]

might try this with mario or space invaderss you've got some great instructables keep itt upp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ookikies]

Am I the only person who can legitimately beat Minesweeper on any difficulty?

[carlacummins]

No, you're just the only only one who doesn't know what humble means...

[berserk]

Oooohhuu I do like those semi-insider jokes :-)

[cindo123loser]

 This is such a clever idea!! 

[ndinitz]

 awesomeness i will so make one of these.

[yoyology]

Love the Instructable.  What a great idea, and well-executed.

By the way, if you want a great Minesweeper clone, with the option of much greater challenge, look at Mines-Perfect (http://www.czeppi.de/english/index.html).  It's even available as a portable app!

[Arbitror]

Nooo! Vista destroyed the old minesweeper graphics!...

...whatever...

Great job on the 'ible by the way!

[BrittLiv]

Yeah they did, I actually had to use pictures from the Internet, because I only have Ubuntu and Windows 7 on my computer...

But if somebody prefers the “non violent” version, they could actually applique flowers and play one of theses songs:
http://www.songfacts.com/category:songs_with_flowers_in_the_title.php

;-)

[Arbitror]

That would be, random.

[kcls]

These are officially the most awesome pillows I have ever seen. Thanks for the great 'ible, and I will definitely try to make these in the future! Great job!

[BrittLiv]

Thanks a lot, if you do I would love to see some pictures

[Kryptonite]

I think I'm the only person I know that can get past easy on Minesweeper. It makes me sad.

But your pillows cheer me up! :D

[mikeasaurus]

minesweeper, awesome! The pillows look great, nice job!