How does Minesweeper work? Easily explained

Minesweeper: How does the game work?

Minesweeper comes in different sizes and shapes. However, the game principle is always the same:

The aim of the game is to uncover all safe fields without bombs. So you need to know exactly where each bomb is. If you accidentally uncover a bomb, the game is over.
The uncovered numbers show you how many bombs are in the adjacent fields.
For example, if you uncover a three, it means that three bombs are hidden in the adjacent eight squares.
If you have already found three bombs in a field of three, you know accordingly that there cannot be another bomb in the remaining adjacent fields.
You can either reveal fields or set a flag. For example, a flag can be used to mark fields under which there is a bomb. The flags are for your own orientation and prevent you from accidentally clicking on the field again.
You will often be able to uncover large areas of the field with just a few clicks. Empty fields only mean that there are no bombs.

At the beginning of the game you have to try to find empty areas. The first clicks are therefore up to luck. When you find an empty area, you can start playing.
It is best to start with one-squares that are on one corner. Since they have only one point of contact, you know that there must be a bomb at this corner.
Then move on to the next number. Note that this is already on a bomb. For example, if the next number is a one, you can safely open all of the adjacent fields.
It is important that you never open fields that you are unsure about. If you get stuck in one place, keep going in another.

If you need a bit of a change from the stressful search for bombs, you can relax with a round of solitaire in Windows.