FAQ
Q: What is Minesweeper?
A: Minesweeper is the classic mine-clearing puzzle game, reimagined for modern devices. Tap to reveal tiles, long-press to flag mines, and use logic to clear the board safely. It's a universal app supporting iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Q: Which devices are supported?
A: Minesweeper is a universal app optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with native controls and crisp Retina display graphics. It requires iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later and macOS 15.0 (Sequoia) or later. One purchase works on all supported devices.
Q: How do I download and install Minesweeper?
A: Download Minesweeper from the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6793471840 — the universal app works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Q: Does Minesweeper need an internet connection?
A: No. Minesweeper has full offline support — no internet needed, no data usage. The only network access is an optional "More Apps" section in Settings that fetches a list of sibling apps; this can be ignored and does not affect gameplay.
Q: Are there ads or in-app purchases?
A: No. Minesweeper is completely ad-free with no pop-ups, no in-app purchases, and no interruptions. Just pure, focused gameplay.
Q: What difficulty levels are available?
A: Three difficulty levels, with board sizes optimized per device:
- Beginner — iPhone: 10×14 (14 mines), iPad: 16×16 (18 mines), Mac: 9×9 (10 mines)
- Intermediate — iPhone: 14×22 (45 mines), iPad: 18×16 (55 mines), Mac: 16×16 (40 mines)
- Expert — iPhone: 16×30 (99 mines), iPad: 18×24 (99 mines), Mac: 30×16 (99 mines)
Q: Is my game data uploaded anywhere?
A: No. Minesweeper is 100% offline — your settings and game state are stored locally on your device. Nothing is uploaded or transmitted, except the optional "More Apps" feature which only fetches a list of sibling apps.
Q: Does Minesweeper save best times or scores?
A: Minesweeper shows a detailed scoreboard at the end of each game (time, 3BV difficulty metric, click breakdown), but does not persist best times across sessions. Each game is a fresh challenge.
Q: How do I update the app?
A: App Store users receive updates automatically. To check manually, open the App Store and go to your Account → Updates section.
Q: How do I report bugs or request features?
A: Open an issue in the project repository and include your device type, iOS/macOS version, Minesweeper version, reproduction steps, and screenshots if available.
Q: Can I customize the game?
A: Yes. In Settings you can switch between 25 languages at runtime, adjust game resolution on Mac, toggle flagging mode (no-flag mode), and turn sound effects on or off.
Q: What are the keyboard shortcuts on Mac?
A: ⌘N for a new game, ⌘1/⌘2/⌘3 for Beginner/Intermediate/Expert, and ⌘⇧R to reveal all mines (practice mode).
If you need more answers, please open an issue in the repository or consult the full documentation.