Expert Minesweeper
Expert is the classic 30×16 board with 99 mines — the one speedrunners and world records are measured on. One square in five is a mine, the openings are small and the board is decided by patterns, mine counting and the occasional forced guess. Here it is played upright, 16 wide and 30 tall, so it fits a phone screen without sideways scrolling.
Board
30 rows × 16 columns (the classic 30×16, upright), 480 squares, 99 mines (21% density).
Tips for expert
- Expect small openings. Clear every certain square around one before looking for the next.
- Count mines in corners: near the end, the remaining-mines counter often settles a 50/50 for you.
- Switch to flag mode with the toggle under the board when a region is full of mines, and back once it is marked.
- Leave true 50/50s for last. If the board still needs a guess, you lose nothing by taking it when nothing else is left.
FAQ
What size is expert minesweeper?
Expert is 30×16 — 480 squares — with 99 mines. Here it is shown upright, 16 columns by 30 rows, so it fits a phone; it is the same board turned on its side.
Why is expert minesweeper so hard?
About one square in five is a mine, so openings are small, the board is split into separate areas, and most games end on a forced 50/50 somewhere. Winning takes careful deduction and a little luck.
Can you zoom the expert board on a phone?
Yes. Use the − and + buttons under the board to zoom in, then scroll the board to reach any square.
What is the expert minesweeper world record?
Human records on the classic expert board are around half a minute. Most players are happy to clear it at all: a first expert win usually takes several minutes.
Other levels
- Beginner minesweeper — 9 columns × 9 rows, 81 squares, 10 mines (12% density).
- Intermediate minesweeper — 16 columns × 16 rows, 256 squares, 40 mines (16% density).
- Custom minesweeper — Width and height 6–32 squares, mines 10–75% of the board.
New to the game? Read how to play minesweeper, then try the daily minesweeper — one board for everyone, every day — or race someone on the same board in 1v1 multiplayer.