How to Play Minesweeper
Objective: The goal is to clear a grid of tiles without triggering any hidden mines. Each tile you uncover will either show a mine (which ends the game) or a number indicating how many mines are adjacent to that tile.
Starting the Game: When you begin, the grid is entirely covered. Press on any tile to start. The first tap is always safe and reveals a part of the grid.
Numbers: If you reveal a tile with a number, this number tells you how many mines are in the eight tiles that immediately surround it (horizontally, vertically, and diagonally). Use this information to deduce which nearby tiles are safe to click next.
Fast Reveal: If you press on an already uncovered tile it will reveal all of its surrounding covered tiles. This is only performed if the number of surrounding flags of that tile is the same as the number of the uncovered tile you clicked.
Marking Mines: If you suspect a tile hides a mine, you can long-press the tile to place a flag. This helps keep track of where you think mines are located.
Fast Flagging: If you click on an already uncovered tile it will mark all of its surrounding covered squares with a flag. This is only performed if the number of unrevealed surrounding tiles equals the number of missing flags for the tapped number.
Clearing Safe Tiles: Using the numbers as clues, you can determine which adjacent tiles are safe to reveal next. If you’re certain a tile doesn’t contain a mine, press on it to reveal it.
Winning the Game: To win, you must uncover all tiles that do not contain mines. You don’t need to flag all the mines to win; you need to ensure all non-mine tiles are revealed.
Remember these are the basic rules on how to play Minesweeper, you can find more tips below.
About Minesweeper
Minesweeper is a single-player puzzle game that belongs to the logic game genre. It combines elements of strategy and deduction, requiring players to uncover safe squares on a grid without triggering the hidden mines. The goal is to clear the board as quickly as possible while using numerical clues to deduce the locations of the mines.
Tips
Start Small: Begin by playing on smaller grids with fewer mines. This allows you to familiarize yourself with the game mechanics and develop basic strategies without feeling overwhelmed. As you gain confidence, gradually move to harder levels to challenge yourself further.
Use Logical Deduction: Minesweeper is a game of deduction rather than luck. Pay close attention to the numbers revealed when you uncover a square, as they provide crucial information about adjacent mines. Use logical reasoning to deduce the safest moves based on the number clues, and avoid making random guesses whenever possible.
Patterns: In minesweeper there are certain patterns that have a unique solution and can help a player complete a level faster! You can check these patterns here!
