Treasure Sweeper is a clue-based puzzle game where you reveal safe tiles, collect treasure, and avoid bombs. If you already understand minesweeper, the structure will feel familiar, but Treasure Sweeper adds its own twist through treasure objectives and star clues.
Core rules
- A tile may contain a Bomb, Treasure, or Clue.
- Revealing a bomb loses the level.
- Revealing treasure collects it immediately.
- The level is won once every treasure on the board has been found.
Understanding clue tiles
Clue tiles tell you what is nearby:
- A normal number such as
2shows how many adjacent bombs are around that tile. - A star clue such as
2*counts a mixed total that includes exactly one treasure plus bombs.
That means a 2* clue can represent one bomb and one treasure in the surrounding area. This is the mechanic that makes Treasure Sweeper feel more exploratory than a standard minesweeper clone.
Strategy tips for new players
- Start with edges and corners to reduce uncertainty.
- Compare nearby clues before committing to a risky reveal.
- Use star clues to identify where treasure is likely hidden.
- When the board opens up, solve clusters instead of guessing isolated tiles.
Why the game loop feels different
Treasure Sweeper is not only about survival. You are also tracking treasure opportunities, world progression, and difficulty ramps, which makes each solved board feel closer to a compact adventure puzzle than a plain logic grid.
For broader progression details, visit the Game Modes page.