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Minesweeper is a puzzle game originally released in 1991 for the MS-DOS platform. It was developed by Jan Leshchinsky and published by INIT Joint Venture. The game presents players with a grid representing a minefield, where the core objective is to identify the locations of all hidden mines without triggering any of them.

Players interact with the grid by clicking on individual squares. Each click either reveals the square or, if a mine is present, ends the game. When a safe square is uncovered, it displays a number indicating how many mines are adjacent to it in the eight surrounding squares. Using these numerical clues, players must deduce the positions of mines. To mark a suspected mine location, players can place a flag on that square. The game is typically played against a timer, with the goal being to clear the entire minefield as quickly as possible. Progression is measured by successfully completing grids of increasing size and mine density, which raises the complexity of the logical deductions required.

The gameplay revolves entirely around this system of deduction and risk management. There is no character to control or narrative to follow; the player's focus is solely on interpreting the numerical information on the board. The primary mechanics are clicking to reveal squares and flagging potential mines. Success depends on careful logic to avoid guesswork, though some scenarios near the end of a game can introduce an element of chance. The puzzle is considered solved when every safe square is revealed and all mines are correctly flagged.