Minesweeper
Classic Minesweeper - reveal all cells without hitting a mine!
FAQ
Click to reveal cells. Numbers indicate how many adjacent cells contain mines. Use this information to deduce which cells are safe and which contain mines. Flag suspected mines. Reveal all safe cells to win.
No. Some Minesweeper configurations require guessing. However, most modern Minesweeper implementations generate boards that can be solved through pure logic, at least for the first click.
Classic sizes are Beginner (8x8, 10 mines), Intermediate (16x16, 40 mines), and Expert (30x16, 99 mines). Larger boards with more mines are exponentially more challenging.
About this test
Minesweeper is a logic puzzle where you deduce the locations of hidden mines using number clues. It was included with Windows for decades and became one of the most-played computer games in history.
How It Works
Each revealed cell shows the number of adjacent mines. Use these clues to determine which cells are safe to reveal and which contain mines. Flag mines and reveal all safe cells to win.
Logic Patterns
Common patterns include: 1-1 on a wall means the shared adjacent cell is safe, 1-2-1 patterns on edges, and corners that allow definitive mine placement.
Tips
- Start by clicking near the center for the best opening
- Learn common number patterns for instant recognition
- Mark definite mines immediately to reduce complexity
- When stuck, look for cells that satisfy multiple constraints simultaneously