How Mines Works in Crypto Casinos
Mines is played on a 5×5 grid (25 tiles). A set number of mines are randomly placed, and you reveal tiles one by one. Each safe tile increases your multiplier. Cash out at any time, or hit a mine and lose your bet.
The Math Behind Mines
The multiplier is calculated based on the probability of avoiding all mines through your reveals:
Multiplier = (1 / probability) × 0.99
The 0.99 factor represents the 1% house edge. With more mines, each reveal is riskier, so multipliers grow faster.
Popular Strategies
Low Risk: 1-3 Mines, 3-5 Reveals
High win rate (~60-85%), low multipliers (1.1-1.9x). Good for steady grinding with small, consistent profits.
Medium Risk: 5 Mines, 4-6 Reveals
Balanced approach with ~30-50% win rate and 2-4x multipliers.
High Risk: 10+ Mines, 2-3 Reveals
Lower win rate but each successful reveal gives a big multiplier jump. High volatility gameplay.
Disclaimer: This simulator is for educational purposes. Mines has a 1% house edge — the casino always profits long-term. Please gamble responsibly.