In-depth minesweeper guides — from your very first click to the top of the leaderboard.
Whether you just discovered minesweeper or you've been clearing grids since the Windows 95 days, these guides will sharpen your play. Every article is written for Bean Boom, our free online minesweeper game — but the logic and patterns apply to any version of the game.
Never played minesweeper before? Start here. This guide walks you through your very first game: how to reveal cells, what the numbers mean, when to flag, and how to win.
BeginnerTutorialA complete reference to the rules of minesweeper: the objective, how mines are placed, what counts as a win, and the etiquette of guessing.
RulesReferenceThe numbers are the whole game. Learn exactly what each digit from 1 to 8 tells you, and how to combine multiple numbers to deduce hidden mines with certainty.
LogicBeginnerPractical, immediately actionable tips — where to click first, how to scan efficiently, when to guess, and the habits that separate beginners from experts.
TipsIntermediateA structured strategy framework: opening theory, mid-game deduction techniques like subtraction and set logic, and how to handle the endgame safely.
StrategyAdvancedShould you flag every mine? Explore flagging styles, the famous no-flag (NF) approach, and how Bean Boom's Egg Mode turns correct flags into chain explosions.
TechniqueIntermediateA scoring deep-dive for Bean Boom's Egg Mode: combo windows, FEVER multipliers, Bean Boom chain blasts, and the math behind S-rank scores on every difficulty.
ScoringAdvancedWe compared 7 top free minesweeper games on mobile support, difficulty options, extra features, and no-download play. Find out which one came out on top.
ComparisonRecommendationSame logic puzzle, completely different experience. A detailed breakdown of what Bean Boom adds to classic minesweeper — and what stays the same.
ComparisonGuideThree legendary puzzle games, one head-to-head. We compare logic depth, difficulty, replayability, and brain benefits to help you pick.
ComparisonBrain GamesTwo ways to play minesweeper. Same board, different heartbeat. A side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right Bean Boom mode.
ComparisonBean BoomBrowser or app? We compare convenience, offline play, ads, features, and cross-device sync to help you decide.
ComparisonGuideFrom classic to hexagonal to scoring variants like Egg Mode. Discover 7 ways minesweeper has been remixed over the years.
GuideVariationsMinesweeper isn't just a time-killer — it sharpens deduction, pattern recognition, working memory, processing speed, and decision-making.
ScienceBrain TrainingOne game, three generations. How minesweeper builds logic in kids, maintains sharpness in adults, and supports cognitive health in seniors.
GuideAll Ages