Minesweeper FAQ
Common questions about Minesweeper rules, strategy, speed metrics, and Minesweeper.now features - answered clearly.
Getting Started
How do you play Minesweeper?
Left-click any cell to reveal it. If it shows a number, that number tells you how many min...What do the numbers mean in Minesweeper?
Each number shows exactly how many mines are hidden in the eight cells surrounding it, inc...Is the first click in Minesweeper always safe?
Yes, on every modern Minesweeper implementation including Minesweeper.now. The board gener...What are the difficulty levels in Minesweeper?
Standard Minesweeper has three classic difficulties. Beginner is a 9x9 grid with 10 mines,...Strategy and Logic
Are there patterns in Minesweeper?
Yes. The most important patterns to learn are the 1-1, 1-2, and 1-2-1 formations along wal...Is Minesweeper a game of skill or luck?
Primarily skill. The vast majority of any board can be solved through pure logical deducti...What is a 50/50 in Minesweeper?
A 50/50 is a situation where two cells are equally likely to contain the mine and no logic...Flagging and Chording
How do you flag in Minesweeper?
Right-click any unrevealed cell to place a flag. Right-click again to remove it. On mobile...What is chording in Minesweeper?
Chording means clicking a revealed number after flagging the correct number of adjacent mi...Speed and Records
What is 3BV in Minesweeper?
3BV stands for Bechtel's Board Benchmark Value. It is the minimum number of clicks needed...What is the Minesweeper world record?
The verified world record for Expert Minesweeper sits around 27 to 32 seconds depending on...Minesweeper.now Features
What is No-Guessing mode in Minesweeper?
No-Guessing mode on Minesweeper.now generates boards where every mine can be found through...What is Arena mode in Minesweeper.now?
Arena on Minesweeper.now is a high-stakes challenge mode separate from standard ranked pla...More Help
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