Minesweeper Classic
Pure Logic Deduction & Mine Detection Puzzle Game
About Minesweeper Classic
Minesweeper Classic faithfully recreates the iconic Windows logic puzzle that entertained millions worldwide. Your mission is simple yet intellectually demanding: uncover every safe square on a concealed minefield without detonating a single subterranean explosive.
Every revealed tile reveals a number indicating exactly how many mines are hiding in the adjacent 8 neighboring squares. Through rigorous deductive reasoning, pattern recognition, and careful flag placement, you can methodically conquer the board.
Game Controls
Desktop (PC / Mac / Chromebook)
- • Left Mouse Click: Dig / uncover a covered tile.
- • Right Mouse Click: Plant or remove a danger flag on a suspected mine.
- • Both Mouse Clicks (Chording): Click a revealed number touching correct flags to instantly reveal all remaining adjacent tiles.
Mobile & Tablet Touchscreen
- • Single Tap: Uncover tile / explore square.
- • Long Press (0.3s): Toggle mine flag marker.
- • Flag Mode Button: Tap the bottom flag toggle to switch between digging and flagging.
How to Play & Rules
- 1 Click any random tile to begin. The first click is guaranteed to be safe and will open an initial cluster.
- 2 Examine revealed numbers: a '1' means exactly one of its eight neighboring tiles contains a mine.
- 3 If a '1' only has one unopened tile touching it, that unopened tile must be a mine. Flag it!
- 4 Continue deducing safe tiles until all non-mine squares are revealed.
Pro Tips & High Score Strategies for Minesweeper Classic
Field-tested advice to boost your score and master every round:
Minesweeper Classic Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minesweeper entirely based on logic, or is guessing required? +
Over 95% of standard boards can be solved purely through deductive logic without guessing.
How do I flag a mine on a mobile phone without a mouse? +
Simply long-press on any unopened tile, or tap the on-screen Flag Mode toggle icon.