How To Play Minesweeper For Idiots

What is Minesweeper ?

Minesweeper is a logic game in a form of grid. There will be mines hidden underneath and you need to use the clues, given in term of number to win the game.

How to win Minesweeper ?

The goal of the game isn’t finding all the mines, but it is to discover all the safe squares. You need to click on all safe squares to win.

Strategies For Beginner

1. Start with the middle squares

In 2002, Tim Kostka generated every board and calculated the probability and average size of openings for each square. The probability of an opening increases towards edges but the size of openings increases towards the middle.

Most players begin games with random clicks to find an opening. Clicking in the middle produces bigger openings so you get more numbers and an easier start to the game.

2. Use flag

Flag is a great visualizer and a safe option to keep you from accidentally hitting the mine square. If you play on computer, most of the time, you can flag by right-clicking a square. Right click one more to delete that flag.

3. Learn some basic pattern

Minesweeper game always varied from one to another, but the pattern of the clues can be repeated. You will save a lot of time and headspace when learning and remembering some of the easier common pattern.

If you are ready for more complicated patterns and strategies, click the button below.

People also asked

What is the best first move in Minesweeper

The best first move in Minesweeper is usually the middle squares.

Can you lose in the first move ?

No, Minesweeper is designed so that the first move is always safe

Is Minesweeper skill or luck?

Up to a point, Minesweeper is skill, you can solve most games by the clues it provide.

However, there will be instances where you can’t get any more clues and the given ones are not enough.

How rare is a 7 in Minesweeper ?

The probability of getting a 7 is approximately 0.00006928

How rare is an 8 in Minesweeper ?

One in 16.7 million squares