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The most basic pattern is when a number touches the same number of closed squares. It is also possible to create Custom levels.įor a detailed discussion of strategy and tips, visit the Minesweeper Strategy page.Įach pattern has only one solution and can be memorised to save time.

There are three levels of difficulty: Beginner has 10 mines, Intermediate has 40 mines, and Expert has 99 mines. A mine counter tells you how many mines are still hidden and a time counter keeps track of your score. You win by clearing all the safe squares and lose if you click on a mine. If all the mines touching a number are flagged, you can press both buttons on that number to clear the remaining adjacent squares. You can mark a mine by putting a flag on it with the right mouse button. Each number tells you how many mines touch the square. The first click is always safe and reveals a number or an opening surrounded by numbers. Minesweeper starts when a player clicks on a square with the left mouse button.

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