How to play Minesweeper with strategy?
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Last reviewed March 1, 2026
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Quick Answer
Start with corners, use number clues to deduce mine locations, flag suspected mines, and clear safe squares systematically.
Detailed Answer
Minesweeper strategy begins with clicking corner squares - they're statistically safest. Each number indicates adjacent mines, so use logical deduction: a '1' in a corner means exactly one adjacent mine. Work systematically, flagging definite mines and clearing definite safe squares. When stuck, look for patterns like the '1-2-1' configuration that reveals safe squares.