Minesweeper FAQ
Minesweeper FAQ
Answers to common questions about Minesweeper.
What is Minesweeper?
Minesweeper is a strategic puzzle game where you must reveal all non-mine cells without clicking on a mine. Numbers reveal how many mines are adjacent to each cell.
How do I reveal cells?
Left-click any unopened cell to reveal it. If you click on a mine, the game is over. Numbers show how many mines are in the 8 surrounding cells.
What do the numbers mean?
Numbers 1-8 indicate how many mines border that cell. A cell with '1' has one adjacent mine, '2' has two, and so on. A cell with '0' reveals all neighbors automatically.
How do I mark suspected mines?
Right-click (or long-press on mobile) to place a flag on a cell you suspect contains a mine. Flags help track dangerous areas.
What is chording?
Chording is clicking on a revealed number when you have the correct number of adjacent flags. This reveals all unflagged neighbors at once, saving time.
What are the difficulty levels?
Easy is 9×9 with 10 mines, Medium is 16×16 with 40 mines, and Hard is 16×30 with 99 mines on a widescreen layout.
Is there an undo feature?
No, Minesweeper does not have an undo feature. A single wrong click can end the game, so think carefully before revealing cells.
How do I win?
Reveal all non-mine cells without clicking on a mine. The game tracks your time and displays it when you win.
What's the best strategy for beginners?
Start by clicking corners or edges, where mines are more likely. Use the numbers to deduce mine locations. If a cell shows '1' next to a revealed cell, the mine is adjacent.
What happens if I click on a mine?
Clicking a mine ends the game and reveals all mines. You can see which mines you flagged correctly and which were misplaced, then start a new game.