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Longer reads about Minesweeper: how the game works, how good players think, and small things that make it more fun.
Flagging or no flagging: two ways to play fast
Some of the fastest Minesweeper players never place a flag. Here is how that style works, how 3BV measures a board, and which approach suits you.
How to play Minesweeper well on a phone
Small screens and fat fingers make Minesweeper harder on a phone. These settings and habits make touch play quick and accurate.
Why Minesweeper sometimes makes you guess
The classic game can leave you with two squares and no way to tell them apart. Here is why that happens, how often, and what no guess boards do about it.