💣 Minesweeper
Minesweeper was included with Microsoft Windows 3.1 in 1992, originally designed to teach users how to right-click and left-click. Created by Robert Donner and Curt Johnson, it became one of the most-played computer games in history simply because it came pre-installed on every Windows PC. Competitive Minesweeper has a dedicated community, with expert players clearing boards in under 30 seconds.
How to Play Minesweeper
🖥️ Desktop
Left-click to reveal a square. Numbers indicate how many mines are adjacent to that square (including diagonals). Right-click to place a flag on suspected mines. If you reveal a square with no adjacent mines, all neighboring safe squares are automatically revealed. Use logic to deduce which squares are safe and which contain mines.
📱 Mobile
Tap to reveal a square. Long-press to place or remove a flag. The numbers and logic work identically to the desktop version. Use the number clues to figure out where mines are hidden.
Game Features
- ✓Classic 10×10 grid with 15 mines
- ✓Flag system to mark suspected mines
- ✓Auto-reveal for zero-count squares
- ✓Right-click flagging support
- ✓Win detection when all safe squares are revealed
Tips & Tricks
- Start by clicking near the center — corners give less information
- If a '1' square has only one unrevealed neighbor, that neighbor is definitely a mine
- Look for patterns: a '1-2-1' pattern along an edge is very common and solvable
- Flag all confirmed mines before clicking more squares — it helps you count
- When stuck, look for squares where all adjacent mines are already flagged — those are safe to click
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minesweeper pure logic or does it require guessing?
Most Minesweeper boards can be solved with pure logic, but some configurations require a guess, especially in corners. Expert players estimate about 10-15% of games on standard difficulty require at least one guess.
What do the numbers mean in Minesweeper?
Each number tells you exactly how many mines are in the 8 squares surrounding it (horizontally, vertically, and diagonally). A '1' means one adjacent mine, '2' means two, and so on. Blank squares have zero adjacent mines.
What is the world record for Minesweeper?
On the Expert difficulty (30×16, 99 mines), the world record is under 30 seconds. On Beginner (8×8, 10 mines), records are under 1 second. Competitive Minesweeper is tracked at minesweepergame.com.