Minesweeper

Minesweeper is a classic single-player puzzle game where the objective is to clear a rectangular grid of "mines" without detonating any of them. Here’s a basic rundown of how the game works:

Gameplay

Grid Layout- The game board consists of a grid of squares. The size of the grid and the number of mines can vary depending on the difficulty level (easy, medium, hard).

Cells- Each cell on the grid can be in one of three states:
- Unrevealed - The cell is hidden from view.
- Revealed - The cell has been opened, revealing either a number, a mine, or a blank space.
- Flagged- The player has marked the cell as potentially containing a mine.

- Objective- The goal is to uncover all cells that do not contain mines without triggering any mines. Uncovering all non-mine cells leads to a win.

Mechanics

- Clicking - When a player clicks on a cell:
- Empty Cell- If the cell is empty, it reveals a number or potentially a large empty area if many adjacent cells are also empty.
- Number - If the cell contains a number, it indicates how many mines are adjacent to that cell (including diagonals).
- Mine- If a mine is revealed, the game is lost.

- Flagging - To mark a cell where a mine is suspected to be, the player can place a flag on that cell. This helps in keeping track of potential mines and prevents accidental clicks on those cells.

- Auto-Expand- If a player uncovers a cell with a value of 0, all adjacent cells that are also 0 will be automatically revealed, expanding the cleared area.

Winning and Losing

- Win- The game is won when all non-mine cells are revealed.
- Lose- The game is lost if a mine is uncovered. The game typically reveals all mines to show where they were located.

Strategy

- Deduction - Players use the numbers revealed to deduce the locations of mines. For example, if a cell shows a "1" and only one unrevealed adjacent cell is present, that cell must contain a mine.

- Patterns- Certain patterns and logical strategies can help in solving the puzzle more efficiently, especially on larger grids.

Versions

Minesweeper has been included in various operating systems and has numerous online and mobile versions. The core gameplay remains the same, though some versions may include additional features or variations.

The game's simplicity and strategic depth have made it a timeless and popular puzzle game.