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Overview

Minesweeper reveals numbers showing how many mines touch a cell. Use these clues to mark mines with flags and open safe cells, aiming to clear the board without detonating. Difficulty scales grid size and mine count.

How to Play

• Left‑click opens a cell; right‑click toggles a flag; chord/open around a number when flags match counts (host dependent).
• Use basic inferences (1‑1 pairs, 1‑2 patterns) to expand safely.
• On large boards, isolate corners/edges to reduce branching.

Controls

• Mouse/touch; optional chording and quick‑open shortcuts vary by host.

Tips

• Keep a consistent marking convention to avoid misflags.
• When forced to guess, choose tiles that reveal the most info if wrong.
• Edges often constrain layouts—scan along borders for sure moves.

FAQ

• Q: How do I avoid guessing in Minesweeper?
  A: Use pattern sets and parity checks; some positions remain 50/50.
• Q: What does the number on a cell indicate?
  A: It equals the count of adjacent mines among the eight neighbors.
• Q: Does difficulty only change board size?
  A: It changes both size and mine density.