Left-click to reveal · Right-click / long-press to flag
Minesweeper is a legendary logic puzzle game that became a household name in the 1990s as a built-in game on early Windows operating systems. It is a thrilling blend of careful deduction and pure luck. The objective is to clear a rectangular grid containing hidden "mines" or bombs without detonating any of them. It requires patience, analytical thinking, and the ability to calculate probabilities on the fly.
Clicking a tile reveals what is underneath. If you click a mine, the game is over. If the tile is safe, it will display a number indicating exactly how many mines are hiding in the adjacent squares (including diagonals). Using these numbers, you must deduce which covered squares are safe to click and which contain bombs. When you identify a bomb, right-click (or long-press on mobile) to plant a flag and mark it as dangerous. The game is won when all safe squares are revealed.
Always start with the corners or edges, as they usually open up large safe zones. Look for "1-2-1" or "1-2-2-1" patterns, which are common logical setups that reveal exact mine locations. If a tile shows a "1" and there is only one unrevealed square touching it, that square absolutely must be a mine. Conversely, if a tile shows a "1" and you have already flagged one mine touching it, all other adjacent squares are safe to click. Never guess unless you have exhausted all logical deduction!