How Minesweeper Works
Minesweeper presents an unrevealed grid of tiles with hidden explosive mines scattered underneath. Clicking any square uncovers it. If it contains a mine, the game ends immediately. If it is safe, it reveals a number representing how many mines touch that cell (including diagonals). Blank squares mean zero neighboring mines, automatically triggering an opening cascade.
Deduction Patterns Every Player Should Know
The 1-1 Corner Pattern
When a corner cell displays a โ1โ and touches only one unopened tile, that unopened tile is unconditionally a mine. Flag it immediately.
The 1-2-1 Pattern
Along a flat edge, a โ1-2-1โ sequence indicates that the mines are located under the two โ1โ tiles, leaving the space below the โ2โ safe to dig.
Remaining Mine Counting
In endgame situations, use the remaining mine counter at the top to infer whether a 50/50 ambiguous cluster contains 1 or 2 mines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hit a mine on the very first click?
No. The board generates its mine distribution only after your first click, guaranteeing that your initial move is always safe with zero neighboring mines.
How do I place flags on mobile devices?
Use the Dig / Flag toggle button directly below the minefield. Switch to "๐ฉ Flag" mode to mark suspicious tiles with a tap.
What do the numbers 1 through 8 represent?
Each number indicates the total count of hidden mines in the 8 neighboring squares directly adjacent (horizontally, vertically, and diagonally).