MineSweeper (PC Game) - Expert Level Longplay
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Minesweeper is a classic puzzle game that has been included with various versions of Microsoft Windows since the early 1990s. The objective is to clear a rectangular board of hidden mines without detonating any of them, using numerical clues about the number of neighboring mines in each field. The board consists of cells that can be revealed by clicking on them. If a cell containing a mine is clicked, the game ends in a loss. If the cell does not contain a mine, it will either be blank, indicating no adjacent mines, or display a number from 1 to 8, indicating how many of the surrounding eight cells contain mines.
To win the game, players must use logic to deduce the locations of mines and mark them with flags, typically done by right-clicking on suspected mine cells. The game offers different difficulty levels, each with a larger grid and more mines: Beginner (9x9 grid with 10 mines), Intermediate (16x16 grid with 40 mines), and Expert (30x16 grid with 99 mines). A custom mode allows players to set their own grid size and number of mines.
Minesweeper ensures that the first click is always safe, allowing players to begin without immediately losing. From there, the challenge involves analyzing the numbers revealed and marking mines based on patterns and probabilities derived from these numbers. Strategic clicking and flagging are crucial, as guessing can often lead to mistakes and game over.
The game is notable for its simplicity, requiring only basic point-and-click interaction, and its deep, logical challenge. Over the years, it has been praised for improving players' problem-solving skills and logical thinking. The interface typically consists of a grid display, a timer to record how quickly a player can complete the board, and a mine counter showing the number of mines left to be flagged.
Despite its straightforward concept, Minesweeper has achieved iconic status in computer gaming, particularly among early Windows users. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the addictive nature of its puzzle-solving mechanics and the satisfaction of clearing a mine-filled board through careful deduction.
On a personal note, almost three years ago, I updated the Beginner and Intermediate longplay videos, promising to upload the Expert level soon. It took longer than expected, but better late than never. I know there are a few unfinished games on here, but no worries—little by little, we'll complete everything. Today's upload is proof that there's no quitting on this channel.
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