/*
Version: 3.5.2 Timestamp: Sat Nov 1 14:43:36 EDT 2014
*/
.select3-container {
margin: 0;
position: relative;
display: inline-block;
/* inline-block for ie7 */
zoom: 1;
*display: inline;
vertical-align: middle;
}
.select3-container,
.select3-drop,
.select3-search,
.select3-search input {
/*
Force border-box so that % widths fit the parent
container without overlap because of margin/padding.
More Info : http://www.quirksmode.org/css/box.html
*/
-webkit-box-sizing: border-box; /* webkit */
-moz-box-sizing: border-box; /* firefox */
box-sizing: border-box; /* css3 */
}
.select3-container .select3-choice {
display: block;
height: 26px;
padding: 0 0 0 8px;
overflow: hidden;
position: relative;
border: 1px solid #aaa;
white-space: nowrap;
line-height: 26px;
color: #444;
text-decoration: none;
border-radius: 4px;
background-clip: padding-box;
-webkit-touch-callout: none;
-webkit-user-select: none;
-moz-user-select: none;
-ms-user-select: none;
user-select: none;
background-color: #fff;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0, #eee), color-stop(0.5, #fff));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #eee 0%, #fff 50%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #eee 0%, #fff 50%);
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr = '#ffffff', endColorstr = '#eeeeee', GradientType = 0);
background-image: linear-gradient(to top, #eee 0%, #fff 50%);
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container .select3-choice {
padding: 0 8px 0 0;
}
.select3-container.select3-drop-above .select3-choice {
border-bottom-color: #aaa;
border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0, #eee), color-stop(0.9, #fff));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #eee 0%, #fff 90%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #eee 0%, #fff 90%);
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr='#ffffff', endColorstr='#eeeeee', GradientType=0);
background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #eee 0%, #fff 90%);
}
.select3-container.select3-allowclear .select3-choice .select3-chosen {
margin-right: 42px;
}
.select3-container .select3-choice > .select3-chosen {
margin-right: 26px;
display: block;
overflow: hidden;
white-space: nowrap;
text-overflow: ellipsis;
float: none;
width: auto;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container .select3-choice > .select3-chosen {
margin-left: 26px;
margin-right: 0;
}
.select3-container .select3-choice abbr {
display: none;
width: 12px;
height: 12px;
position: absolute;
right: 24px;
top: 8px;
font-size: 1px;
text-decoration: none;
border: 0;
background: url('select3.png') right top no-repeat;
cursor: pointer;
outline: 0;
}
.select3-container.select3-allowclear .select3-choice abbr {
display: inline-block;
}
.select3-container .select3-choice abbr:hover {
background-position: right -11px;
cursor: pointer;
}
.select3-drop-mask {
border: 0;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
position: fixed;
left: 0;
top: 0;
min-height: 100%;
min-width: 100%;
height: auto;
width: auto;
opacity: 0;
z-index: 9998;
/* styles required for IE to work */
background-color: #fff;
filter: alpha(opacity=0);
}
.select3-drop {
width: 100%;
margin-top: -1px;
position: absolute;
z-index: 9999;
top: 100%;
background: #fff;
color: #000;
border: 1px solid #aaa;
border-top: 0;
border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 4px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
box-shadow: 0 4px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
}
.select3-drop.select3-drop-above {
margin-top: 1px;
border-top: 1px solid #aaa;
border-bottom: 0;
border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 -4px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
box-shadow: 0 -4px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
}
.select3-drop-active {
border: 1px solid #5897fb;
border-top: none;
}
.select3-drop.select3-drop-above.select3-drop-active {
border-top: 1px solid #5897fb;
}
.select3-drop-auto-width {
border-top: 1px solid #aaa;
width: auto;
}
.select3-drop-auto-width .select3-search {
padding-top: 4px;
}
.select3-container .select3-choice .select3-arrow {
display: inline-block;
width: 18px;
height: 100%;
position: absolute;
right: 0;
top: 0;
border-left: 1px solid #aaa;
border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
background-clip: padding-box;
background: #ccc;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0, #ccc), color-stop(0.6, #eee));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #ccc 0%, #eee 60%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #ccc 0%, #eee 60%);
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr = '#eeeeee', endColorstr = '#cccccc', GradientType = 0);
background-image: linear-gradient(to top, #ccc 0%, #eee 60%);
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container .select3-choice .select3-arrow {
left: 0;
right: auto;
border-left: none;
border-right: 1px solid #aaa;
border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
}
.select3-container .select3-choice .select3-arrow b {
display: block;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat 0 1px;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container .select3-choice .select3-arrow b {
background-position: 2px 1px;
}
.select3-search {
display: inline-block;
width: 100%;
min-height: 26px;
margin: 0;
padding-left: 4px;
padding-right: 4px;
position: relative;
z-index: 10000;
white-space: nowrap;
}
.select3-search input {
width: 100%;
height: auto !important;
min-height: 26px;
padding: 4px 20px 4px 5px;
margin: 0;
outline: 0;
font-family: sans-serif;
font-size: 1em;
border: 1px solid #aaa;
border-radius: 0;
-webkit-box-shadow: none;
box-shadow: none;
background: #fff url('select3.png') no-repeat 100% -22px;
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat 100% -22px, -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0.85, #fff), color-stop(0.99, #eee));
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat 100% -22px, -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat 100% -22px, -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat 100% -22px, linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%) 0 0;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-search input {
padding: 4px 5px 4px 20px;
background: #fff url('select3.png') no-repeat -37px -22px;
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat -37px -22px, -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0.85, #fff), color-stop(0.99, #eee));
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat -37px -22px, -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat -37px -22px, -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3.png') no-repeat -37px -22px, linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%) 0 0;
}
.select3-drop.select3-drop-above .select3-search input {
margin-top: 4px;
}
.select3-search input.select3-active {
background: #fff url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%;
background: url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%, -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0.85, #fff), color-stop(0.99, #eee));
background: url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%, -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%, -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%);
background: url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%, linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff 85%, #eee 99%) 0 0;
}
.select3-container-active .select3-choice,
.select3-container-active .select3-choices {
border: 1px solid #5897fb;
outline: none;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
}
.select3-dropdown-open .select3-choice {
border-bottom-color: transparent;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 0 #fff inset;
box-shadow: 0 1px 0 #fff inset;
border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
border-bottom-right-radius: 0;
background-color: #eee;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left bottom, left top, color-stop(0, #fff), color-stop(0.5, #eee));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(center bottom, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr='#eeeeee', endColorstr='#ffffff', GradientType=0);
background-image: linear-gradient(to top, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
}
.select3-dropdown-open.select3-drop-above .select3-choice,
.select3-dropdown-open.select3-drop-above .select3-choices {
border: 1px solid #5897fb;
border-top-color: transparent;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0, #fff), color-stop(0.5, #eee));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(center top, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(center top, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr='#eeeeee', endColorstr='#ffffff', GradientType=0);
background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff 0%, #eee 50%);
}
.select3-dropdown-open .select3-choice .select3-arrow {
background: transparent;
border-left: none;
filter: none;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-dropdown-open .select3-choice .select3-arrow {
border-right: none;
}
.select3-dropdown-open .select3-choice .select3-arrow b {
background-position: -18px 1px;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-dropdown-open .select3-choice .select3-arrow b {
background-position: -16px 1px;
}
.select3-hidden-accessible {
border: 0;
clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
height: 1px;
margin: -1px;
overflow: hidden;
padding: 0;
position: absolute;
width: 1px;
}
/* results */
.select3-results {
max-height: 200px;
padding: 0 0 0 4px;
margin: 4px 4px 4px 0;
position: relative;
overflow-x: hidden;
overflow-y: auto;
-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-results {
padding: 0 4px 0 0;
margin: 4px 0 4px 4px;
}
.select3-results ul.select3-result-sub {
margin: 0;
padding-left: 0;
}
.select3-results li {
list-style: none;
display: list-item;
background-image: none;
}
.select3-results li.select3-result-with-children > .select3-result-label {
font-weight: bold;
}
.select3-results .select3-result-label {
padding: 3px 7px 4px;
margin: 0;
cursor: pointer;
min-height: 1em;
-webkit-touch-callout: none;
-webkit-user-select: none;
-moz-user-select: none;
-ms-user-select: none;
user-select: none;
}
.select3-results-dept-1 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 20px }
.select3-results-dept-2 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 40px }
.select3-results-dept-3 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 60px }
.select3-results-dept-4 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 80px }
.select3-results-dept-5 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 100px }
.select3-results-dept-6 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 110px }
.select3-results-dept-7 .select3-result-label { padding-left: 120px }
.select3-results .select3-highlighted {
background: #3875d7;
color: #fff;
}
.select3-results li em {
background: #feffde;
font-style: normal;
}
.select3-results .select3-highlighted em {
background: transparent;
}
.select3-results .select3-highlighted ul {
background: #fff;
color: #000;
}
.select3-results .select3-no-results,
.select3-results .select3-searching,
.select3-results .select3-ajax-error,
.select3-results .select3-selection-limit {
background: #f4f4f4;
display: list-item;
padding-left: 5px;
}
/*
disabled look for disabled choices in the results dropdown
*/
.select3-results .select3-disabled.select3-highlighted {
color: #666;
background: #f4f4f4;
display: list-item;
cursor: default;
}
.select3-results .select3-disabled {
background: #f4f4f4;
display: list-item;
cursor: default;
}
.select3-results .select3-selected {
display: none;
}
.select3-more-results.select3-active {
background: #f4f4f4 url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100%;
}
.select3-results .select3-ajax-error {
background: rgba(255, 50, 50, .2);
}
.select3-more-results {
background: #f4f4f4;
display: list-item;
}
/* disabled styles */
.select3-container.select3-container-disabled .select3-choice {
background-color: #f4f4f4;
background-image: none;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
cursor: default;
}
.select3-container.select3-container-disabled .select3-choice .select3-arrow {
background-color: #f4f4f4;
background-image: none;
border-left: 0;
}
.select3-container.select3-container-disabled .select3-choice abbr {
display: none;
}
/* multiselect */
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices {
height: auto !important;
height: 1%;
margin: 0;
padding: 0 5px 0 0;
position: relative;
border: 1px solid #aaa;
cursor: text;
overflow: hidden;
background-color: #fff;
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, 0% 0%, 0% 100%, color-stop(1%, #eee), color-stop(15%, #fff));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(top, #eee 1%, #fff 15%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #eee 1%, #fff 15%);
background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #eee 1%, #fff 15%);
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container-multi .select3-choices {
padding: 0 0 0 5px;
}
.select3-locked {
padding: 3px 5px 3px 5px !important;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices {
min-height: 26px;
}
.select3-container-multi.select3-container-active .select3-choices {
border: 1px solid #5897fb;
outline: none;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices li {
float: left;
list-style: none;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container-multi .select3-choices li
{
float: right;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-field {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
white-space: nowrap;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-field input {
padding: 5px;
margin: 1px 0;
font-family: sans-serif;
font-size: 100%;
color: #666;
outline: 0;
border: 0;
-webkit-box-shadow: none;
box-shadow: none;
background: transparent !important;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-field input.select3-active {
background: #fff url('select3-spinner.gif') no-repeat 100% !important;
}
.select3-default {
color: #999 !important;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice {
padding: 3px 5px 3px 18px;
margin: 3px 0 3px 5px;
position: relative;
line-height: 13px;
color: #333;
cursor: default;
border: 1px solid #aaaaaa;
border-radius: 3px;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 2px #fff inset, 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
box-shadow: 0 0 2px #fff inset, 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
background-clip: padding-box;
-webkit-touch-callout: none;
-webkit-user-select: none;
-moz-user-select: none;
-ms-user-select: none;
user-select: none;
background-color: #e4e4e4;
filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr='#eeeeee', endColorstr='#f4f4f4', GradientType=0);
background-image: -webkit-gradient(linear, 0% 0%, 0% 100%, color-stop(20%, #f4f4f4), color-stop(50%, #f0f0f0), color-stop(52%, #e8e8e8), color-stop(100%, #eee));
background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(top, #f4f4f4 20%, #f0f0f0 50%, #e8e8e8 52%, #eee 100%);
background-image: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #f4f4f4 20%, #f0f0f0 50%, #e8e8e8 52%, #eee 100%);
background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f4f4f4 20%, #f0f0f0 50%, #e8e8e8 52%, #eee 100%);
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice
{
margin: 3px 5px 3px 0;
padding: 3px 18px 3px 5px;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice .select3-chosen {
cursor: default;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice-focus {
background: #d4d4d4;
}
.select3-search-choice-close {
display: block;
width: 12px;
height: 13px;
position: absolute;
right: 3px;
top: 4px;
font-size: 1px;
outline: none;
background: url('select3.png') right top no-repeat;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-search-choice-close {
right: auto;
left: 3px;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-search-choice-close {
left: 3px;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .select3-container-multi .select3-search-choice-close {
left: auto;
right: 2px;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice .select3-search-choice-close:hover {
background-position: right -11px;
}
.select3-container-multi .select3-choices .select3-search-choice-focus .select3-search-choice-close {
background-position: right -11px;
}
/* disabled styles */
.select3-container-multi.select3-container-disabled .select3-choices {
background-color: #f4f4f4;
background-image: none;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
cursor: default;
}
.select3-container-multi.select3-container-disabled .select3-choices .select3-search-choice {
padding: 3px 5px 3px 5px;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
background-image: none;
background-color: #f4f4f4;
}
.select3-container-multi.select3-container-disabled .select3-choices .select3-search-choice .select3-search-choice-close { display: none;
background: none;
}
/* end multiselect */
.select3-result-selectable .select3-match,
.select3-result-unselectable .select3-match {
text-decoration: underline;
}
.select3-offscreen, .select3-offscreen:focus {
clip: rect(0 0 0 0) !important;
width: 1px !important;
height: 1px !important;
border: 0 !important;
margin: 0 !important;
padding: 0 !important;
overflow: hidden !important;
position: absolute !important;
outline: 0 !important;
left: 0px !important;
top: 0px !important;
}
.select3-display-none {
display: none;
}
.select3-measure-scrollbar {
position: absolute;
top: -10000px;
left: -10000px;
width: 100px;
height: 100px;
overflow: scroll;
}
/* Retina-ize icons */
@media only screen and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5), only screen and (min-resolution: 2dppx) {
.select3-search input,
.select3-search-choice-close,
.select3-container .select3-choice abbr,
.select3-container .select3-choice .select3-arrow b {
background-image: url('select3x2.png') !important;
background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
background-size: 60px 40px !important;
}
.select3-search input {
background-position: 100% -21px !important;
}
}
The Rise of Immersive Browser-Based Puzzle Games: A Deep Dive into Evolving Digital Entertainment – Magic Star
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Introduction: The Digital Puzzle Renaissance
In recent years, the landscape of online gaming has undergone a transformative shift, moving away from traditional downloadable titles towards more accessible, browser-based experiences that emphasize user engagement and intellectual challenge. This evolution is driven by advancements in web technologies, enhanced HTML5 capabilities, and a burgeoning desire for quick, yet deeply immersive gameplay. Among the most compelling developments in this arena are browser-based puzzle games that combine visual storytelling, intricate mechanics, and social interactivity.
The Confluence of Web Technologies and Puzzle Gaming
Recent breakthroughs in web development—such as WebGL, WebAssembly, and JavaScript frameworks—have enabled the creation of complex, high-fidelity gaming experiences directly within the browser. Unlike earlier flash-based games, modern titles now offer richer graphics, smoother animations, and more nuanced gameplay dynamics without the need for powerful local hardware or cumbersome downloads.
These technological strides facilitate quests that challenge players’ logic, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills. For instance, the integration of real-time leaderboards, cloud saves, and multiplayer puzzles fosters a communal atmosphere akin to traditional tabletop experiences but on a global scale.
Case Study: Thematic Puzzle Games Inspired by Ancient Mysticism
One particularly intriguing niche within this genre takes inspiration from historic and mythological motifs—often featuring symbols and narratives from ancient Egypt, Greek, or Norse legends. These thematic layers increase engagement by immersing players in storied worlds while tackling puzzles that require lateral thinking and cultural literacy.
An exemplary case is Eye of Horus , an online puzzle adventure rooted in Egyptian mythology. This game, accessible via web browsers, exemplifies the modern standards of interactive storytelling combined with educational value. It employs cryptic riddles, hieroglyphic decoding, and pattern matching, compelling users to explore and decipher ancient symbols within an engaging interface.
Why this matters for industry evolution:
Accessibility: No downloads or installations required, lowering barriers to entry and making games accessible across devices.
Social Dimension: Integration of leaderboards and sharing functions enhances Virality and competitive play.
Educational Angle: Promotes cultural literacy and deductive reasoning in a playful context.
Expert Insights: The Future of Browser-Based Puzzle Gaming
Industry analysts predict that immersive, browser-based puzzles will continue to grow, fueled by a convergence of technological innovation and consumer demand for quick, intellectually stimulating experiences. The rise of WebAR (Augmented Reality) and WebVR (Virtual Reality) components is set to redefine spatial puzzles, offering players a more tactile, visceral engagement.
Moreover, the integration of artificial intelligence can tailor puzzle difficulty to individual users, maintaining challenge without causing frustration—a vital aspect for sustained engagement.
Underlying all this is a growing appreciation for quality content that balances entertainment with education—a hallmark of premium digital experiences.
Why Trust the Authority: The credibility of Eye of Horus
The strategic use of web-based puzzle games like Eye of Horus demonstrates how thematic depth, technological sophistication, and accessibility can converge to create exceptional user experiences. Its foundation in authentic mythology and high-quality interactive design makes it a credible case study for the industry’s future trajectory.
Conclusion: Embracing the Online Puzzle Revolution
Browser-based puzzle games are no longer simple novelties but have ascended into a sophisticated segment of digital entertainment. They attract diverse audiences—from casual players seeking brief mental workouts to scholars interested in cultural exploration. With continuous technological progress and innovative design philosophies, the evolution of this genre promises richer, more interconnected experiences that can redefine how we perceive and interact with digital puzzles.
For those keen to explore this frontier, diving into well-crafted titles like Eye of Horus offers a glimpse into the future of immersive, accessible, and educational online entertainment.
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