MINESWEEPER

Minesweeper 12x12

A compact board about as dense as Intermediate. Change any number below or start as it is.

Grid
12 × 12
Mines
22
Cells to clear
122
Mine density
15.3%

Quick Presets

Grid size: 12×12 = 144 cells

Mine density: 15.3%

Deals a board you can clear by logic alone, with no 50/50 guesses.

About the 12x12 preset

This is a starting point for the custom game builder: a compact 12×12 board carrying 22 mines across 144 cells, or 15.3% density. That puts it in the same difficulty band as Intermediate (40 mines on 16×16), so what changes here is scale rather than difficulty — 122 cells to clear instead of 216.

Tips for This Size

This smaller grid size is great for quick games and practicing patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 12x12 a good size to learn on?

Yes. This preset is approachable and gives you enough space to practice basic patterns.

How many safe cells are on this board?

There are 122 safe cells out of 144 total cells.

Can I tweak this preset?

Yes. Use the custom settings above to adjust width, height, or mine count and start a new game.

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