Minesweeper by Palmer Mebane
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Theme: Frames
Author/Opus: This is the 50th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Palmer Mebane.
Rules: Standard Minesweeper rules.
Difficulty: 4 stars
Time Standards (highlight to view): Grandmaster = 8:00, Master = 13:15, Expert = 26:30
Solution: PDF; a solution video is also available here.
Note: Follow this link for classic Minesweeper puzzles on this website and this link for variations on Minesweeper puzzles. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Minesweeper Puzzles to get started on. More Minesweeper puzzles can be found in The Art of Puzzles 2.
So glad to see another puzzle by Palmer. It was his epic constructions in his Mellow Melon blog that were my introduction to the world of puzzles so wonderfully showcased here. Thank you Palmer and all the other talented setters that contribute to this site.