Minesweeper was released in 1990 as part of the Windows Entertainment Pack.
Curt JohnsonCurt Johnson was the co-author of Windows Minesweeper.
Robert DonnerRobert Donner was the co-author of Windows Minesweeper.
Bogus SoftwareBogus Software was created in 1987 for games written by Microsoft employees.
One Click BugThe clock in early versions of Windows Minesweeper often did not stop for 1 click Beginner games.
Timer JumpThe clock in early versions of Windows Minesweeper often skipped a second at the start of the game.
Moving Window BugEarly versions of Minesweeper moved the game up one pixel every time you changed level.
Timer LagWindows Minesweeper counts time more slowly than real time.
XYZZYXYZZY is a famous Minesweeper cheat that shows you the mine locations.
HopsingA 'Hopsing' is when a player sets a new Time and 3bv/s record in the same game.
Sayre BoardA 'Sayre board' is a 30x24 density game with 149 mines.