Numbers are constraints
A 1 beside one hidden cell proves that cell is a mine. A number already touching its full count of flags proves its other hidden neighbors are safe. Combine overlapping clue groups instead of reading each number alone.
Minesweeper
Reveal all non-mine cells; use adjacent-number clues and flags to avoid every concealed mine.
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How to play
Reveal all non-mine cells; use adjacent-number clues and flags to avoid every concealed mine.
- Reveal a hidden cell to begin on a guaranteed safe area.
- Use each number to count mines in the eight neighboring cells.
- Flag certain mines and reveal every remaining safe cell.
Strategy tips
- Start with forced deductions before making a guess.
- A number with that many adjacent flags makes its other neighbors safe.
- A number with exactly that many hidden neighbors identifies all of them as mines.
Complete guide
Rules, scoring, and strategy
Minesweeper is a deduction game. Every number states exactly how many mines touch that cell, including diagonals. The first reveal is protected so play begins with useful information instead of an immediate loss.
Difficulty and completion
Beginner uses a compact field, intermediate expands the grid, and expert uses the traditional large board. You win by revealing every non-mine cell. Flags are planning aids; an incorrect flag does not count as progress.
Common mistakes
Do not leave speculative flags unreviewed. Count them against every neighboring clue. Avoid a 50–50 guess while another region still contains certain moves. Chording is fast, but one incorrect flag can expose a mine.
A systematic solving loop
First mark clue groups where all hidden neighbors must be mines. Then open neighbors of clues whose mine quota is satisfied. Repeat along overlapping boundaries. If a guess is unavoidable, choose the cell with the lowest estimated risk.
Questions players ask
Is the first click safe?
Yes. Mines are placed after the first reveal with a protected opening area defined by the board configuration.
What is chording?
Selecting a revealed number opens its other neighbors when its adjacent flag count matches the clue. It assumes those flags are correct.
Does a hint change the daily board?
No. The seed remains identical, although a hint provides assistance that you may want to consider when comparing records.