Minesweeper, also commonly known as Minesweeper or Minesweeper Flag Game, is a single-player puzzle video game. The objective of the game is to clear a minefield without triggering any of the hidden mines. The player is presented with a grid of squares, some of which contain mines, while others are safe to click.

The game begins with all squares covered, and the player must carefully click on squares to reveal them. If a square contains a mine, the game ends immediately. However, if a square is safe, it will either reveal a number indicating the number of adjacent mines, or it will reveal an empty space. The player must use this information to deduce the locations of the mines and mark them with flags.

As the player progresses, they can use various strategies, such as counting the number of adjacent mines indicated by revealed squares or using patterns and shapes to identify potential mine locations. The game becomes increasingly challenging as the size of the grid and the number of mines increase.

Minesweeper is a popular game that tests the player's logic, deduction, and pattern recognition skills. It is often included as a standard feature in many operating systems, making it accessible to a wide range of players.