About Google Minesweeper

Google Minesweeper brings the definitive grid-clearing puzzle directly to the browser. The objective is to reveal every safe square on the board without accidentally clicking on a hidden explosive. Each successful click uncovers a number, which indicates exactly how many adjacent squares contain a mine, providing the crucial clues needed to map out the danger zones.

Every round requires strict logic and careful deduction. What begins as a lucky guess quickly turns into a calculated process of elimination, where finding a single safe spot can chain into clearing large sections of the grid. It offers multiple difficulty settings, making it accessible for quick breaks while still scaling up to massive, complex puzzles.

Controls

  • Left Click: Reveal a square.
  • Right Click: Flag a suspected mine.
  • Middle Click (or Left+Right Click): Chord. If a number has the correct amount of flags surrounding it, this action instantly clears the remaining adjacent squares.

Tips

  • Trust the 1s: A "1" on an outside corner means the single unrevealed block touching it is absolutely a mine. Flag it immediately.
  • Use chording to save time: Once you are confident in your flags, chording clears out the safe spaces much faster than clicking them one by one.
  • Start randomly if stuck: On higher difficulties, you might reach a point where logic cannot solve the next move. Guess in a spot that minimizes risk.

Google Minesweeper FAQ

How do the numbers work in Google Minesweeper?
Each revealed number tells you exactly how many mines are touching that specific square, including diagonals. You use these clues to logically determine which adjacent squares are safe to click.
Do I have to flag every mine to win?
No, you only need to reveal every safe square on the board to win. Flagging is simply a tool to help you keep track of where you believe the mines are located.
Is it possible to lose on the very first click?
No, the first click in this version is always safe and will typically open up a starting area to give you initial clues.

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