Tips & Tricks about Minesweeper

1. Start from the corners

It’s often best to begin your game by clicking on the corners. These spots typically have fewer adjacent squares, making it less likely you’ll hit a mine on your first move and helping to uncover larger safe areas.

2. Use numbers as clues

The numbers on the board indicate how many mines are surrounding that square. Use these numbers to deduce where mines might be located and flag those spaces carefully.

3. Flag potential mines

Right-click on squares where you think a mine is located. Flagging potential mine locations helps you keep track of dangerous spots, preventing accidental clicks later in the game.

4. Use logic, not luck

Minesweeper is a game of logic and strategy. Avoid guessing where mines are located if you can deduce the correct move based on the numbers and flagged tiles. Make educated decisions to reduce risk.

5. Clear large areas first

Focus on uncovering larger areas of the board early in the game. This gives you more information to work with and helps create safer zones for future moves.

6. Double-click for faster play

In some versions of Minesweeper, you can double-click on a numbered tile once the adjacent mines are flagged. This will automatically clear the remaining unflagged tiles, speeding up your gameplay and improving efficiency.

7. Practice “chord clicking”

Chord clicking is an advanced technique where you click both mouse buttons simultaneously on a number tile when all adjacent mines are flagged. It quickly clears safe surrounding squares and can significantly speed up your game.

8. Stay patient and don’t rush

Minesweeper requires careful thought and patience. Rushing through moves often leads to mistakes and accidental mine clicks. Take your time, especially when the board is getting crowded.

9. Learn common patterns

There are several common tile patterns in Minesweeper that can help you make safe moves. For example, if you see a “1” next to a flag, the adjacent square is safe. Familiarize yourself with these patterns to play more efficiently.

10. Use safe guessing strategies

If you must guess, try to make educated guesses based on uncovered numbers and patterns. Focus on areas where fewer squares are involved to minimize the risk of hitting a mine.