Learn the ins and outs of this popular -- and addictive -- computer game.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A computer
The Minesweeper program
Strategy

Step 1: Start a new game

Start a new game. A grid of gray squares will appear.

Tip: Start on the easiest setting, and work your way up to harder settings.

Step 2: Click on a square

Left-click on any gray square. On a Mac, simply click on it. If there is a mine hidden under the square, you immediately lose the game. If there isn't a mine under the square, there will be a number -- one through eight --indicating how many mines are under the eight adjacent squares.

Step 3: Locate other safe squares

Determine safe squares by using the uncovered numbers. Lower numbers indicate fewer mines adjacent to that square. If the number is a "1," then there is only one mine around that square, and seven safe squares.

Step 4: Flag possible mines

Flag squares that you deduce are hiding mines by right-clicking on them. On a Mac, hit the option key at the same time you click the mouse.

Tip: Improperly flagging a square can cost you the game.

Step 5: Locate all the mines

Locate all the mines and uncover all the number squares to win the game and become the ultimate minesweeper.

Thanks for watching How To Play Minesweeper! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel!http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=howcast