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Clear the minefield using numerical clues to deduce where explosive mines are hidden.
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Complete Player Guide & Instructions
Worked Example: The 1-2-1 Edge Pattern Deduction
Scenario: Along a horizontal wall of unrevealed tiles, three adjacent revealed numbers read [1][2][1]. Directly above each number is a single unrevealed tile: Left (L), Center (C), and Right (R).
Step-by-Step Tactical Solution:
- Examine the center cell with number 2: exactly two mines must exist among the three unrevealed tiles (L, C, R) above.
- Examine the left cell with number 1: it touches tiles L and C. It can satisfy at most one mine.
- Examine the right cell with number 1: it touches tiles C and R. It can also satisfy at most one mine.
- Hypothesis check: If C contained a mine, both outer 1s would be fully satisfied, forcing L and R to be safe. But that would leave the center 2 touching only ONE mine, which is impossible!
- Conclusion: Tile C MUST be safe, and tiles L and R MUST both contain mines. Place flags on L and R, and safely click C.
Key Takeaway: Recognizing standard multi-cell formations like 1-2-1 resolves clusters instantly without guessing.
📖 How to Play & Rules
- Click or tap any covered cell to uncover it. Your very first click is guaranteed 100% safe and will always open an empty area.
- Uncovered numbers indicate exactly how many hidden mines touch that specific cell (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally).
- Flag suspected mine locations to prevent accidental detonation.
- Reveal all safe cells without detonating any mines to win the game.
- Clicking on a hidden mine immediately ends the session.
🎮 Controls & Keybindings
🖥️ Desktop Controls
- Left-Click: Reveal an unclicked cell.
- Right-Click: Place or remove a warning flag on an unrevealed cell.
- Spacebar + Click: Quick-flag shortcut for single-button mice.
- R: Restart the current board with a fresh mine layout.
📱 Mobile & Touch Controls
- Tap: Reveal an unclicked cell.
- Flag Mode Toggle: Tap the flag button at the top to switch between Reveal and Flag mode.
- Long Press: Place or remove a flag directly on any cell without toggling modes.
🏆 Scoring & Mechanics
- Each safely revealed non-mine cell awards +10 base points.
- Clearing the minefield awards a speed bonus of up to 1,000 points based on your remaining time (max(0, 1000 - timer)).
- Your total score is multiplied by the chosen difficulty level: 1x on Beginner, 3x on Intermediate, and 6x on Expert.
- Winning a match awards +100 Coins and +25 Profile XP; detonating a mine awards +50 Coins and +25 Profile XP.
- An optional rewarded video ad doubles all earned session coins.
💡 Tips & Winning Strategies
- Look for 1s on Corners: A 1 touching only a single unrevealed cell means that cell is guaranteed to contain a mine; flag it immediately.
- Identify 1-2-1 Patterns: When a 1-2-1 number sequence appears along an unrevealed edge, mines are always under the 1s and the cell touching the 2 is safe.
- Clear Satisfied Numbers: Once a numbered cell touches its required number of flags, all its remaining unrevealed neighbors are safe to click.
- Avoid 50/50 Guesses Early: If an ambiguous branch presents itself, leave it and solve other areas of the board first to gather surrounding constraints.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Clicking quickly without counting flags against revealed numbers.
- Flagging uncertain tiles prematurely, which leads to incorrect deductions in neighboring cells.
- Forgetting that diagonal cells count toward the number displayed on a tile.
📱 Accessibility & Compatibility
- Numbers 1 through 8 use distinctive color coding (1=Blue, 2=Green, 3=Red, 4=Navy, 5=Maroon, 6=Teal, 7=Black, 8=Gray) with bold typography.
- Dual input options (long-press and mode toggle) ensure smooth touch play on mobile without misclicks.
- High-contrast flag indicators with tactile border highlighting on active selection.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
A: No. The board generates its mine distribution only after your first click, guaranteeing that your opening move is always a safe empty cell.
A: Incorrect flags do not detonate the board immediately, but they will misguide your deductions. Flags can be toggled off at any time.
A: Double-clicking or middle-clicking a revealed number that already touches its full quota of flags automatically uncovers all remaining adjacent cells.