BOMBS: 10
MINEFIELD MANUAL
How to Play
- ⛏️ Dig Mode — Tap any tile to uncover what lies beneath
- 🚩 Flag Mode — Switch to Flag Mode to mark suspicious tiles with warning flags
- 🔢 Number Clues — Revealed numbers state exactly how many mines touch that adjacent tile
- 🏆 Clear Field — Uncover all non-mine tiles to conquer the minefield!
ARCHIVE HISTORY
About Minesweeper
Originally included in Microsoft Entertainment Pack 1 in 1990 and standard on Windows for decades, Minesweeper remains one of the world's most played logic puzzles. This web edition features sleek touch mode switching, explosive animations, and clean grid visuals!
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Minesweeper: Deductive Logic & Pattern Mastery
Minesweeper is the iconic Windows logic puzzle where players clear an unrevealed minefield without detonating hidden explosives. Success relies entirely on mathematical deduction, probability, and spatial awareness.
Core Rules of the Grid
- The Number Clue: Every revealed numbered tile reveals exactly how many hidden mines touch its 8 adjacent squares.
- The 1-1 and 1-2 Patterns: When a '1' is adjacent to a border tile and another '1' lies next to it, the furthest third tile is guaranteed safe. The '1-2-1' pattern guarantees mines under both 1s and safety under the 2.
- Flagging Suspects: Right-click (or long-press on mobile) to mark suspected tiles with red flags, preventing accidental detonation.
Beginner to Expert Progression
Start with the beginner 9x9 grid with 10 mines to master basic corner patterns. Advance to intermediate (16x16 with 40 mines) and expert (30x16 with 99 mines) for supreme mental workouts.