Here you can find answers to frequently asked questions about the classic Minesweeper game.
Minesweeper is a puzzle game where players uncover squares on a grid, aiming to avoid hidden mines. The goal is to clear all squares that don't contain mines, while using numbers on revealed squares to deduce the locations of the mines.
Click on any square to reveal it. If it contains a mine, the game is over. If it doesn’t, it will either show a number (indicating how many mines are adjacent to that square) or clear an empty space. Use these numbers to strategically mark suspected mines, and click to reveal safe squares. The game is won when all non-mine squares are revealed.
The numbers on the board indicate how many mines are adjacent to that square. For example, if a square shows a '2', it means there are two mines in the eight surrounding squares.
Yes, you can flag a square that you suspect contains a mine. Right-click (or long-press on mobile) on the square to place a flag. This prevents you from accidentally clicking on a mine and helps you keep track of suspected mine locations.
Minesweeper typically has three difficulty levels: Beginner (9x9 grid with 10 mines), Intermediate (16x16 grid with 40 mines), and Expert (30x16 grid with 99 mines). You can also find custom levels where you can set your own grid size and number of mines.
Clicking on a square that has no mines nearby will clear the square and reveal adjacent empty squares and numbers in a cascading effect, making it easier to deduce where the mines are located.
Some useful strategies include flagging suspected mines early, using the numbers to deduce safe squares, and avoiding risky moves when possible. If a square shows a number, use it to determine which surrounding squares are safe or dangerous. The more you play, the better you will get at interpreting the board.
The fastest way to win Minesweeper is by quickly identifying patterns and applying logical deduction. Avoid random clicks as much as possible and focus on clearing safe areas using the numbers as clues.
If you click on a mine, the game is over, and you lose the round. Minesweeper.now will reveal all the mines on the board.
Minesweeper was originally created by Robert Donner and Curt Johnson and was first released by Microsoft as part of the Windows Entertainment Pack in the early 1990s. It has since become a widely recognized and iconic puzzle game.