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Mine Sweeper

Amazon Digital Services

645 ratings

Do you enjoy puzzle games? With Mine Sweeper you must use your deductive powers in a race against time to quickly clear a minefield.

The objective of Mine Sweeper is to find all of the mines that are hidden on the game grid. When you uncover a location on the grid, the number of mines adjacent to that location is revealed. The game ends when you have successfully identified all the mines and uncovered all the unoccupied locations – or, when you inadvertently uncover a location that contains a mine. The clock is ticking, so challenge yourself to go faster and faster with each game.

The Kindle version of Mine Sweeper contains 3 different grid sizes for various levels of difficulty and thousands of different puzzles for almost endless variety. If you are new to Mine Sweeper, turning on “Tips” will provide helpful hints to get you started.

Exercise and challenge your deductive powers with Mine Sweeper.

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Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 14, 2010
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003P3BCVA
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Customers find this mine sweeper game enjoyable and appreciate that it's better than the native version, offering great value as a free download. The game is intuitive and easy to navigate, making the mind work through mental exercises. While some customers find it not too challenging, others say it's too laborious to play. Moreover, functionality receives mixed feedback - it works well on Kindle Keyboard but doesn't work on Paperwhite. Additionally, the game's pacing is criticized for being too slow.

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Fun to play Quality Value for money Ease of use Mind activity Difficulty level Functionality Pacing

144 customers mention "Fun to play"118 positive26 negative

Customers find Mine Sweeper enjoyable and entertaining, describing it as a great classic game that serves as a great time passer.

"i would reccomend this game to people who have patience. its fun and all ages at my house LOVE IT!!!!! i just say at least it keeps them occupied." Read more

"This is a fun game and easy to play on my Kindle. It was easy to pick up and some of the puzzles are pretty challenging." Read more

"Probably a good game, but I don't know. Won't work with Kindle Touch. Had to call Amazon and get my money back" Read more

"This is a basic but clean implementation of MineSweeper that is very addictive to the point that I'm starting to wear out the A and Z keys on my..." Read more

44 customers mention "Quality"38 positive6 negative

Customers find the quality of the game to be very good, with several noting it's better than the native version, and one customer specifically mentioning it's as good as the PC version.

"This is a basic but clean implementation of MineSweeper that is very addictive to the point that I'm starting to wear out the A and Z keys on my..." Read more

"Great app. I have this installed on my Kindle device. Great for passing the time with a very simple game." Read more

"Great, lots of fun, keeps you going for hours & hours, plus my kids love to play this great game!" Read more

"Top quality product." Read more

38 customers mention "Value for money"34 positive4 negative

Customers find the game to be worth the effort to download and consider it a great value.

"...but this one is on the Kindle (which I usually have with me) and it is free, which makes it very convenient and a very good value...." Read more

"This was the first game that I got for the kindle, mainly because it was free. I wanted to try out of of the free games before I bought one...." Read more

"First time I opened it I was hooked! Played for hours. great game, great price $0.00 can't beat it thanks" Read more

"Holds the attention, math and logic workout. Free game, so worth the money. Classic game for kids and adults, no custom level (that I saw)." Read more

23 customers mention "Ease of use"22 positive1 negative

Customers find the mine sweeper game intuitive and easy to navigate, with one customer noting it requires no guesswork and another mentioning it's good for waiting periods.

"...You either like this game or not - it's simple and also difficult. It's the 50/50 choices that will get you...." Read more

"Kids like it. Simple but it keeps them occupied when waiting for siblings practice to end, etc." Read more

"This is a basic but clean implementation of MineSweeper that is very addictive to the point that I'm starting to wear out the A and Z keys on my..." Read more

"Wow!!! This game is amazing for kindle. There is not much more I can say besides, Wow!..." Read more

17 customers mention "Mind activity"15 positive2 negative

Customers find this game beneficial for mental activity, describing it as a mental exercise that requires perception, concentration, and strategic thinking.

"...It keeps my mind engaged and my kids like it also if I need to occupy their time! My dad is addicted!" Read more

"I like this game. It is challenging and makes you think. It keeps the mind working...." Read more

"Holds the attention, math and logic workout. Free game, so worth the money. Classic game for kids and adults, no custom level (that I saw)." Read more

"Great mental exercise. It's far more in depth than expected. It's not what's there but what's not that can give you the clues you need to finish it...." Read more

54 customers mention "Difficulty level"37 positive17 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the difficulty level of the game, with some finding it not too challenging and easy to play, while others consider it too laborious to play.

"Lots of fun and challenging..... Just about have it figured out - still glad I have it on my Kindle to pass time." Read more

"easy to play, priced just right and works well on my kindle............just like the mine sweep on my pc.........spend too much time playing the game" Read more

"I found this game too hard to play on my kindle for it to be worth it." Read more

"Good little game, easy to use, good variety of plays, no problems with it, loads easy and the best thing is its free!!" Read more

37 customers mention "Functionality"23 positive14 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the software's functionality, with some reporting it works well on Kindle Keyboard devices while others find it incompatible with Paperwhite models.

"Works Great on K3 keyboard. I've played this game hundreds of times. It's my favorite time waster on my K3 (keyboard)" Read more

"...Unfortunately, it's crippled by a major bug that causes the responsiveness of the game to suddenly slow way down for about a minute, thereby making..." Read more

"...It works well and does what you expect it to do, which is great. No thrills here, though." Read more

"Worked well on the Kindle Keyboard, though it's been a while." Read more

18 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive13 negative

Customers find the pacing of the game too slow, with one customer noting that it takes a long time to load.

"Runs very slowly in the Hard level once you get half-way through and caused my kindle to have a rebooting fit that I was only able to resolve by..." Read more

"...My one complaint is that it can get somewhat laggy in the middle of a large game, which can be frustrating when trying to beat a previous time." Read more

"...It's a great idea and addition to the gameplay. The game also loads fast and seems to be very stable so far---no crashes or hangups on..." Read more

"...It is not as fast as on my PC with a mouse, but I have't played it on my PC in years. Now my 12 year old son has become addicted to it...." Read more

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Joel Avrunin
Excellent Minesweeper implementation well geared towards Kindle interface
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2010
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I have been a MineSweeper aficionado for many years, so I was naturally skeptical to see that there was an implementation of MineSweeper for the Kindle. Without a touchscreen or mouse interface, could the game be as playable as I always remember it in Windows? I can assure you that the game is not only playable, but quite enjoyable.

There are 3 levels-easy, medium, and hard-each of which picks the number of squares. Squares get much smaller on the hard setting, but they are still quite easily visible. You use the 5-way switch to move around the screen and select squares to look for mines. Just like in classic MineSweeper, you will get a number indicating the quantity of surrounding mines. You can use the "A" key to mark suspect mines or push "A" twice for a question mark. If you have marked all suspect mines, you can also click "Z" on an already revealed number to automatically check all surrounding mines. If you've marked the suspect mines correctly, all of the squares around the number will be instantly "clicked". This "Z" feature makes gameplay a lot faster on a device without any sort of pointable interface (like a mouse or touchscreen). It's a great idea and addition to the gameplay.

The game also loads fast and seems to be very stable so far---no crashes or hangups on my Kindle3.

Amazon is offering this game for free, but I would gladly pay a few bucks for it as well. Definitely worth the download!

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Nick
A good free game for the Kindle
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2010
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I've gotten bored with Every Word and Shuffled Row, mainly because I'm not really good at either game. I've killed off countless hours playing Minesweeper under Windows and it was pretty neat to see Mine Sweeper for the Kindle.

It's a free game, so I can't complain too much. It works well with my Kindle 3 and I can play it for a few minutes when I need a break from reading.

Ignore the negative reviews for this game. It's free. Try it out - and if you don't like it, delete it. Problem solved.

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JavaBarista
Basic but addictive...crippled by a major bug though
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2011
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This is a basic but clean implementation of MineSweeper that is very addictive to the point that I'm starting to wear out the A and Z keys on my Kindle! Unfortunately, it's crippled by a major bug that causes the responsiveness of the game to suddenly slow way down for about a minute, thereby making it impossible to get a decent time on the hardest level. I'm really surprised that a fix for this hasn't been released yet...if you play for speed then prepare to be frustrated until it is. Email the developers at reflexive.com and insist they do something about it!

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oldman
Finding mines works OK but don't try for time record
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2011
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I downloaded this game for the Kindle a week ago. I have played it maybe 5 times. I was not very impressed by it. I have been a fan of the Minesweeper game since it was first introduced ages ago. The game itself is, to me, challenging and addictive. The problem with this game on the Kindle is that the 5-way controller is just too little for my hand. I have repeatedly pressed Menu when I wanted to move up or Back when I wanted to move down or even a few times I have pressed the center button accidently and stepped on a mine. The controls on the Kindle were not designed for this game. Actually, come to think of it, the 5-way controller on the Kindle should never have been placed where it is or designed the way it is. Oh well, I'm sure I will find other great games for the Kindle as I continue to explore what is available.

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Katie P.
Fun challenge!
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2014
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This is an easy-to-play version of the game. The controls are fairly intuitive and easy to maneuver.
With multiple levels to work at, you can challenge yourself with harder puzzles or just try to get faster.
This has nice step-by-step instructions, whether you need to brush-up on how to play the game or want to learn.
I cannot speak for how a veteran player would like this, because I am not one. As an amateur, I like it.

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C. Hill
Cumbersome But Fun - Recommended
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2010
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"Mine Sweeper" for the Kindle is a fairly good, playable version and the price is right (free as of this writing). This plays like the PC version, where you move the cursor around a grid with the Kindle joystick (which can be cumbersome) and clicking to reveal open spaces around mines. The object is to flag the mines without detonating the mines by clicking on them, there are hints provided with the number of mines shown around any adjacent cell. The easy level is very easy, assuming you don't click on mine the first time. There are three difficulty settings and the high scores (fastest times) are retained.

This is not a very exciting game and there are certainly better ones on other handheld systems but this one is on the Kindle (which I usually have with me) and it is free, which makes it very convenient and a very good value.

Recommended!

CFH

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Michael Gallagher
Yet Another Addictive Game
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2010
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I really didn't need this - while not as addictive to me as the Kindle version of Scrabble (at least not yet)- after playing it several times I see it as yet another thing that is going to take me away from reading on my Kindle <sigh>.

If you are familiar with the Windows version of Minesweeper, you will quickly grasp how to play as they are very similar. Mark where you think a mine is with the "A" key and click the 5-way button to expose the block to see if you are correct or not. I failed a few times by pushing the wrong key, but that was my fault and not the game's fault.

I'm glad to see Amazon is easing us in to the apps world with these free offerings, and wonder what will be next? Hey, this is free - why not download it and try it today?

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Annabelle Cardin
Fun, yet tedious
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2013
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This game starts out good, and, like most other kindle games, the title pulls you in, sounding promising. However, I am not crazy about the games provided. My suggestion is that amazon provides games like mine craft, six guns, or other tasteful iPad games. I am not saying I completely dislike it, but it can be improved.

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