How to Play
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Left-click to reveal a cell. Right-click to place a flag on a suspected mine.
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Numbers show how many mines are in the 8 surrounding cells.
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Reveal all safe cells without hitting any mine to win.
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The first click is always safe — so click anywhere to start!
ℹ️About This Game
Minesweeper has been a staple of computer gaming since its inclusion in Windows 3.1 in 1992. The game challenges you to clear a minefield by revealing safe cells while using number clues to avoid hidden mines. Each number tells you how many of the 8 surrounding cells contain a mine. The game became iconic for its tense, all-or-nothing finale — often forcing a 50/50 guess to finish. Speed records (like sub-30-second Expert clears) remain impressive achievements, and competitive Minesweeper communities exist worldwide.
💡Tips & Strategy
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The first click is always safe — click somewhere near the center for the best chance of opening a large area.
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When a number's mine count is already flagged around it, chord-click (simultaneously click) to reveal remaining neighbors.
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Never guess unless forced — most boards can be logically deduced until a true 50/50 situation appears.
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On Beginner, start corners and edges; on Expert, start near the center to open large regions.
❓FAQ
Q. What do the numbers mean?
Each number tells you exactly how many mines are hidden in the 8 cells surrounding it (horizontally, vertically, and diagonally).
Q. How do I flag a mine?
Right-click (or long-press on mobile) to place a flag on a cell you think is a mine. Flags prevent accidental clicks and help you track your deductions.
Q. What difficulty levels are available?
We offer Beginner (9×9, 10 mines), Intermediate (16×16, 40 mines), and Expert (30×16, 99 mines).