Mines Duel turns the classic mines game into a race. A complete guide to Mines Duel: rules, payouts and the math behind every round. Facts, not hype.
The hard numbers of the game, for the record.
How a match works
- The board has 25 tiles and 3 mines; every player plays their own copy of the same layout.
- No turns: reveal tiles at your own pace and lock in your gem count after at least one reveal.
- Hit a mine and you are busted. Reveal all 22 safe tiles and you lock in automatically.
- The match lasts 60 seconds. When time runs out, everyone still playing is locked at their current count.
Winning and payouts
- A 5% platform fee is taken from each stake. The rest forms the pot.
- The highest locked gem count wins the whole pot - in a 1v1 that is 1.9× your stake.
- Equal top counts split the pot. If every player busts, all stakes are refunded in full.
Fair play
The mine layout comes from a server seed: its hash is shown when the match starts, the seed itself at the end. A finished opponent shows only as finished, so you cannot tell whether they locked or busted.
Frequently asked questions
How does Mines Duel work?
Everyone gets the same hidden layout - 25 tiles, 3 mines - and plays it at the same time for 60 seconds. Lock in your gem count before hitting a mine; the highest count takes the pot.
What happens if everyone busts in Mines Duel?
All stakes are refunded in full, fee included. Equal top gem counts split the pot; a 1v1 win pays 1.9x your stake.
Can I see my opponent's gems in Mines Duel?
No. A finished opponent shows only as finished - you cannot tell whether they locked or busted. The mine layout comes from a server seed whose hash is shown at the start.
The numbers that matter
| Board | 5×5, 3 mines |
|---|---|
| Match time | 60 seconds |
| Players | 2 to 4 |
| Platform fee | 5% |