Minesweeper
Engage your audience with the classic Minesweeper puzzle game. This nostalgic game format is perfect for activating audiences who remember Minesweeper from years past, and it naturally increases time spent on your site. With multiple game modes and a scoring system, Minesweeper is ideal for leaderboard competitions and repeat engagement.
Setup
- Click on ADD A BLOCK and select Minesweeper.
- Enter a title and description, and add an image by clicking on Add image, GIF, or video/audio file (all optional).
- Customize the game field by setting the number of Rows, Columns, and Mines.
Options
Click on the options icon on the right to configure the following settings.
Media
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Show media | Toggle to show or hide the block's main image. | ON |
| Media ratio | Choose the aspect ratio: From settings, Wide 16:9, Square 1:1, Tall 3:4, or Original ratio. | From settings |
Minesweeper settings
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Show rules to user | Display a "How to play" overview explaining the rules of Minesweeper. | ON |
| Game Mode | Choose a game mode. Normal Mode: Collects points and tracks high scores. Streak Mode: Adds a streak multiplier for consecutive wins. None: No score calculation for a pure gameplay experience. | Streak Mode |
| # Columns | Set the number of columns for the game grid. | 9 |
| # Rows | Set the number of rows for the game grid. | 9 |
| # Mines | Set the number of mines hidden in the field. | 10 |
Scoring system
Minesweeper uses a comprehensive scoring system that rewards skill, speed, and efficiency:
- Base Score: 10 points per revealed safe cell
- Time Bonus: Up to 1,000 points for fast completion (exponentially decreasing)
- Efficiency Bonus: Up to 500 points for precise flagging (fewer unnecessary flags)
- Grid Size Multiplier: Larger fields give +50% per 100 cells
- Mine Density Multiplier: More mines = higher difficulty = up to +200% bonus
- Streak Multiplier: In Streak Mode, +10% per streak level for consecutive wins
The scoring system encourages both speed and accuracy, making Minesweeper perfect for leaderboard competitions and repeat engagement.
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