What is the Minesweeper world record?
There is no single permanent Minesweeper world-record number. A record belongs to a specific difficulty, ruleset, timing client, input policy, and verifying archive. Check the named authority and verification date before quoting a time.
What counts as a verified Minesweeper record
A screenshot is not enough. A strong record entry connects the claimed time to evidence that shows the board and the full solve. The verifier then checks that the board size, mine count, timer, input method, and client meet that category's rules.
Record evidence checklist
- Difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert are separate categories.
- Board specification: Classic Expert is 30x16 with 99 mines.
- Ruleset: Standard, No-Guessing, flagless, and other variants cannot share one record.
- Evidence: A replay or complete video should show the run from first click to finish.
- Authority and date: Name the archive that accepted the run and when it was verified.
Why record lists can disagree
Two lists may both be internally correct while showing different leaders. One archive may accept only approved desktop clients. Another may include browser play, a different input method, or a separate no-flag category. A newer run may also be waiting for review.
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Which client recorded the game? | Clients can use different timers and replay formats. |
| Was the board classic or a variant? | Grid, mines, and generation rules change the category. |
| Was the run verified? | Evidence separates an accepted record from an unsupported claim. |
| When was the list updated? | A record page can lag behind a newly submitted run. |
How to compare record-level performance
Raw time tells you who finished first, but it does not describe how much work the board contained. 3BV estimates the minimum clearing work. 3BV/s divides that work by time, while efficiency compares 3BV with clicks used. Read these metrics together when comparing two fast runs.
Use the efficiency and 3BV/s guide to understand the calculation. The 3BV calculator measures a board, and the Minesweeper rankings show verified results recorded on this platform.
How to work toward a personal best
- Learn recurring deductions in the pattern guide.
- Practise chording until satisfied numbers open without hesitation.
- Compare several runs on the same difficulty instead of judging one lucky board.
- Track time, 3BV/s, and efficiency so you know whether speed or click choice improved.
- Use the time percentile tool to compare your result with the current ranked sample.
For an ongoing competition window, use the season leaderboard. For permanent platform bests, use Best Players.