Game Overview
Minesweeper is a deterministic logic puzzle. Reveal safe cells while avoiding hidden mines. Numbers indicate how many adjacent mines surround that square (including diagonals), forming a deduction network.
This version emphasizes clarity: crisp contrast, rapid reveal feedback, and clean board spacing to support pattern recognition and logical branching.
Controls
- Left Click / Tap: Reveal a cell.
- Right Click / Long Press: (If implemented) Flag suspected mine.
- Restart: Use the button to generate a fresh layout.
Pro Tip: Start by opening a few random cells until a number cluster forms—then the chain logic begins.
Common Number Patterns
Strategy Guide
1. Establish a Safe Basin
Early reveals that cascade blanks create a low‑risk analysis zone. Expand outward, converting unknowns into numeric borders.
2. Local Constraint Solving
Resolve small clusters fully before scanning globally. Locked micro patterns reduce mental load and error probability.
3. Probabilistic Endgame
Inevitable 50/50 guesses happen. Favor the guess that opens more cells or clarifies an adjacent ambiguous chain.
Expert success is less about luck than granular certainty stacking—uncertainty deferred is risk compounded.
Common Mistakes
- Random Clicking Late: Probability should be minimized before guessing.
- Pattern Forcing: Assuming a layout fits a known shape without perimeter verification.
- Ignoring Diagonals: Forgetting diagonals count causes faulty mine counts.
- Skipping Flags: If flags exist, they externalize memory and reduce oversight mistakes.