Clear a hidden minefield where a solver punishes lazy guesses and rewards careful reading of every number.
Logic Mines looks like the classic hidden-mine grid at first. You open squares, read the numbers, and try to avoid the bombs. The difference is that no mine exists until you click. A solver running in the background decides the layout as you go, and it always chooses the outcome that hurts you most.
That sounds harsh, but it also means you are never at the mercy of a coin flip. If the board truly leaves you no safe option, your guess will land on an empty square. Every loss traces back to a deduction you skipped.
How a round works
Each open square shows how many of the eight squares around it hold mines. Your first click can never be a mine, and from there the numbers guide you. You are trying to open all the empty squares and leave only the mines covered.
Here is the catch. Suppose you open a square that might be safe, while some other square on the board is proven safe. The solver places a mine under it, and you lose. A guess is only protected when nothing on the border of the opened region is provably safe. Guesses far away from the opened region are not covered unless you turn on “Allow guessing anywhere”.
Flag a square with a right-click, or with a long press on touch. Double-click or middle-click a number whose mines are all flagged and the game opens its other neighbors for you.
Strategy notes
- Before you take any risk, sweep the whole border of the open area for a provable square. Missing one is the most common way to lose.
- Flag mines as soon as you are sure of them. It keeps the numbers easier to read and enables the quick-open shortcut.
- Press the hint button when you are stuck. It tells you whether a safe square exists, whether a guess is now required, or whether you flagged something by mistake.
- Try countdown mode on crowded boards. In that mode the numbers count down as you place flags, so a number with all its mines marked reads as zero.
Learning from a loss
When you lose, the edge squares get small markers. A dot means that square could have been proven safe. An exclamation mark shows a square that was certainly a mine. A question mark means the numbers did not decide it either way.
Study those dots before you press Undo. They point straight at the square you should have found, and after a few rounds you start spotting the same patterns on your own. The options panel also has a debug view for players who are curious.
Who it suits
If you enjoy mine-clearing puzzles but hate losing to bad luck, this version is for you. It rewards patience and careful reading, and since you can size the board yourself, a round can be a short break or a long session.
Controls
| Action | Mouse | Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Reveal a square | Left-click | Tap |
| Cycle flag, question mark, blank | Right-click | Press and hold for half a second |
| Open all neighbors of a number whose mines are flagged | Double-click or middle-click the number | — |
| Reveal a square in safe mode | Double-click | — |
| Start a new board | Click "New game" | Tap "New game" |
Logic Mines FAQ
Can I play Logic Mines on a phone or Chromebook?
Yes. Tap a square to open it, and press and hold for about half a second to cycle through a flag, a question mark and blank. A Chromebook works with its touchpad or a mouse. On small screens, turning on safe mode means a square only opens on a double tap, which stops accidental taps.
How do I win a round?
You win when every square left covered is a mine. You do not have to flag them all, though flags help you keep track and let the double-click shortcut do its job. Every square without a mine has to be opened.
Can I keep playing after I hit a mine?
Yes. After a losing click, the Undo button takes back the move that cost you and lets you carry on from there. Before you do, look at the small markers the game adds to show what you could have proven.
How big can the board get?
Board width, height and mine total are all up to you, as large as 30 squares on each side. There are also four presets, called Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert, if you would rather not set things up by hand.
