The history of the creation of the game "Minesweeper" is quite interesting and shrouded in some mystery. It is difficult to establish the exact origin of the game, but many sources agree that Microsoft employees Robert Donner and Kurt Johnson originally created the game Mine.
The Google Minesweeper game, also known as "Minesweeper", is a classic logic puzzle game that aims to clear the playing field without being blown up by mines. Here is a detailed description of the game:
The purpose of the game
Detect all the cells in the field that do not contain mines and mark all the cells with mines.

The playing field
It is a grid of square cells hiding mines or numbers. The field size can be customized (for example, beginner, intermediate, expert) or set manually.
The rules of the game

1. The beginning of the game
The first click on any cell is guaranteed not to lead to an explosion.
2. Opening the cage
If there is no mine under the cell, it opens, and a number is displayed showing how many mines are in the eight adjacent cells (top, bottom, left, right, and diagonally). If there is a mine under the cage, the game ends, and all mines on the field are shown.
3. Marking a mine
The player can mark the cell with a flag if he believes that there is a mine under it. Checkboxes help to avoid accidentally clicking on a mine and take into account the number of mines around open cells.
4. Automatic opening
If the corresponding number of mines is already flagged around an open cell with a number, you can click on this cell again (or click both left and right mouse buttons) to automatically open all neighboring cells that are not flagged. This speeds up the game process.
Game Completion
- The game is won when all the cells without mines are open and all mines are flagged.
- The game is played when the player opens the cage with a mine.
The Google Minesweeper Interface
- The playing field is a grid of cells.
- Timer. Shows the time spent on the game.
- Min counter. Shows how many mines are left to find (usually equal to the number of checkboxes that can be set).
- The "New game" button. Allows you to start a new game. The player can start over even during an already running session.
- Settings. They allow you to select the difficulty level or set your own field parameters (width, height, number of mines).

Game Strategy
- Start at the corners or edges. The probability of mines is slightly lower there.
- Pay attention to the numbers. They indicate where the mines are located nearby.
- Use the checkboxes. Mark the cells where you think the mines are located.
- Analyze the combinations of numbers. For example, if you have a cell with the number "1" and there is only one unopened cell next to it, then most likely there is a mine there.
- Use the exclusion method. If the required number of mines has already been found around an open cell with a number, then all other neighboring cells are safe.
- Be careful. One wrong move can lead to a loss.

Additional features of Google Minesweeper
- The game is available directly in the Google search engine. Just type "Minesweeper" or "Minesweeper" in the search. If desired, you can add the word "online" to the search query.
- Different difficulty levels. "Beginner", "Intermediate", "Expert" and "User".
- Simple and intuitive interface.
- It can be played on a computer and mobile devices.
Let's summarize the information
Google Minesweeper is a great game for developing logical thinking and mindfulness. It is easy to learn, but requires a strategic approach to succeed. Good luck with mine clearance!