Minesweeper
Clear the minefield using logical deduction.
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About the game
Minesweeper is a logic puzzle where you reveal safe squares while flagging hidden mines. Numbers tell you how many mines sit in the surrounding eight cells.
How to play
Left-click to reveal a cell. If it hides a mine, you lose. Numbers indicate adjacent mines - use them to deduce safe squares and right-click to flag mines.
Tips & strategy
['Start in a corner for more open information.', "Use the '1-2-1' and '1-2-2-1' patterns to spot safe cells.", 'Flag confidently only when logic is certain.']
Advanced guide
Minesweeper is about certainty, not guessing. Always seek a number whose adjacent hidden cells exactly equal its value - those must all be mines. Conversely, when a number is already satisfied by flagged mines, its other neighbors are safe. Build chains of deduction rather than clicking blindly.
History & origins
Minesweeper shipped with early Windows versions and became a default puzzle for a generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minesweeper pure luck?
No - most boards are solvable by logic, though the first click can be unlucky.
What do the numbers mean?
Each number counts mines in the eight cells around it.
How do I flag a mine?
Right-click (or long-press) to place a flag where you believe a mine is.
Can I win every game?
Not always; some openings require a guess.
What is a good first move?
A corner or edge click reveals the largest area.
Is there a pattern for common setups?
Yes, '1-2-1' guarantees the outer two cells are safe.
Where can I play Minesweeper for free?
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