Minesweeper
Test your logic and deduction skills with Minesweeper, the classic puzzle game that has challenged players for decades! Clear the grid by revealing safe squares while avoiding hidden mines. Use number clues to calculate the position of mines, flag suspicious squares, and methodically uncover the entire board. With multiple difficulty levels, from beginner to expert, and customizable grid sizes, this timeless brain-teaser offers endless strategic challenges for players of all ages!
About Minesweeper
Minesweeper is the iconic logic puzzle game that challenges players to clear a minefield using only numerical clues. First widely popularized as part of Microsoft Windows in the 1990s, this deceptively simple game has become a classic test of analytical thinking, probability assessment, and careful planning. The game presents a grid of covered squares, some hiding deadly mines, and tasks players with revealing all safe squares without detonating any explosives. With its perfect balance of logic and risk-taking, Minesweeper continues to engage new generations of puzzle enthusiasts with its elegant design and satisfying intellectual challenge.
How to Play Minesweeper
Begin by selecting your difficulty level, which determines the grid size and number of mines. The goal is to clear all squares that don't contain mines while avoiding those that do. Left-click on a square to reveal what's underneath - it might be empty, show a number, or contain a mine (game over). Numbers indicate how many mines are in the adjacent eight squares, providing critical clues for your deduction process. When you're confident a square contains a mine, right-click (or long press on mobile) to flag it, preventing accidental clicks. Use patterns and logical reasoning to determine safe squares - for example, if a '1' has one adjacent flagged mine, its other neighbors are safe. As you reveal more of the grid, combine information from multiple numbered squares to make progressively more complex deductions. The game is won when all safe squares are revealed.
Game Controls
Minesweeper features intuitive controls across all devices. On desktop, use your left mouse button to reveal squares and right mouse button to place or remove flags. Some versions also support middle-click (or simultaneous left and right click) to reveal multiple surrounding squares when the correct number of flags has been placed. On mobile devices, tap to reveal squares and long-press or use a special flag button to place flags. Additional buttons allow you to start a new game, select difficulty levels, and adjust game settings. The simplified interface keeps the focus on the puzzle while making all necessary controls easily accessible.
Game Features
Minesweeper combines simple mechanics with deep logical challenges and customizable gameplay options.
Multiple Difficulty Levels
Minesweeper typically offers three standard difficulty settings, each with different grid dimensions and mine counts. Beginner (usually 9×9 grid with 10 mines) provides an accessible entry point for newcomers. Intermediate (usually 16×16 grid with 40 mines) offers a balanced challenge for most players. Expert (usually 30×16 grid with 99 mines) presents a formidable test even for experienced players. Some versions also include a custom option, allowing players to specify their preferred grid size and mine density for a personalized challenge.
First-Click Safety
Most versions of Minesweeper implement a 'first-click safety' feature, ensuring that the first square you reveal is never a mine. This prevents immediate losses and guarantees that every game can be started with some initial information. In many implementations, this first click reveals a significant opening in the grid, providing multiple number clues to begin your logical deduction process. This design choice ensures players always have a fair chance to apply strategy rather than relying on pure luck.
- Classic logical deduction gameplay
- Three standard difficulty levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Expert)
- Customizable grid size and mine count options
- First-click safety guarantee
- Visual flagging system for suspected mines
- Number clues indicating adjacent mine count
- Timer and mine counter for performance tracking
- Clean, minimalist visual design
- Quick sessions perfect for mental warm-ups
- No time pressure - play at your own pace
