# 3 Level MineSweeper > A multi-level 3D logic puzzle based on the classic MineSweeper game. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Kramer.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-level-minesweeper/id780523604 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Peter Kramer](https://appshunter.io/developer/348619994) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 4 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-01-10 - Data updated: 2026-08-20 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-level-minesweeper/id780523604/reviews.md ## What is 3 Level MineSweeper? 3 Level MineSweeper is a multi-level version of the popular game MineSweeper. It is played on 3 square minefields stacked one on top of another. Mines are hidden under some of the squares on the minefields. You must uncover as many squares as possible but not uncover any of the squares that are hiding a mine. An uncovered square reveals the number of mines that are adjacent to it. An uncovered square is considered adjacent to all of the squares around it that are on its level and also the squares, if any, above and below both itself and also those adjacent squares on its level. For example, an uncovered square in the center of the middle level, is adjacent to 8 squares on its level, 9 squares on the top level and 9 squares on the bottom level. An uncovered square in a corner of the top level, is adjacent to 3 squares on the top level, 4 squares on the middle level and 0 squares on the bottom level. * A 3D logic puzzle more complex than the original, 2D, single level MineSweeper * Free unlimited minefields for 11 different combinations of size and mine density * 4 different sizes (3x3x3, 4x4x3, 5x5x3, 6x6x3) * 5 different mine densities (4%, 8%, 12%, 16% and 20% - not all densities available for all sizes) * In App Purchase upgrade adds 4 more sizes (7x7x3, 8x8x3, 9x9x3 and 10x10x3) and includes all 5 mine densities for each size - an additional 29 different combinations of size and mine density. * Best scores saved and posted on the Game Center [The reason why 3 Level MineSweeper is a complex logic puzzle (and not a random luck, speed game) is based on the observation that if one uncovered square (A) is adjacent to another uncovered square (B), and all of the squares adjacent to A are also adjacent to B, then the number of mines that are adjacent to B but not adjacent to A is the number revealed on B minus the number revealed on A. A simple application of this general observation is that if A is on the top level and B is on the middle level precisely below A then the number of mines that will be on the bottom level adjacent to B will be the number revealed on B minus the number revealed on A. Other more complex applications of this general observation can be used to solve most minefields. We have found that most minefields, other than minefields with a mine density of 20%, can be solved with only the second and third move being a guess with, at times, an additional 2-1-2 ambiguity at the very end (i.e. a sequence of 2 squares, one of which contains a mine, 1 uncovered square, and then 2 squares, 1 of which contains a mine).] Shown below: 1) A 5x5x3 minefield after the first move. 2) The same minefield having been solved using multiple applications of the observation above. 3) The Select table showing best scores for minefields 4) A 3x3x3 minefield being solved. The 'mine' marker indicates that a mine must be under the square and the 'color' markers indicate that one mine is hidden under each set of colored squares. 5) A 4x4x3 minefield being solved. ## Key features - 3D multi-level minefields - Multiple size and mine density combinations - Free unlimited minefields - In-app purchase for additional sizes - Best scores saved on Game Center - Complex logic puzzle mechanics ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | upgrade for additional minefield sizes and all 4 mine densities | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (3 of 3) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-level-minesweeper/id780523604/reviews.md ### 1/5 — The strategy *2026-07-02, version 1.3* I figured out that in a column of numbers, the top minus the middle is the number of mines touching the bottom. And the bottom minus the middle is the number of mines touching the top. And the number of mines in the middle is the top plus the bottom minus the middle. Try it! ### 5/5 — The strategy *2018-11-29* I figured out that in a column of numbers, the top minus the middle is the number of mines touching the bottom. And the bottom minus the middle is the number of mines touching the top. And the number of mines in the middle is the top plus the bottom minus the middle. Try it! ### 5/5 — Minesweeper made hard *2015-11-25, version 1.1* An interesting twist on the common Minesweeper that adds an extra level of complexity to an old favorite. ## Frequently asked questions about 3 Level MineSweeper ### What is 3 Level MineSweeper? 3 Level MineSweeper is a 3D logic puzzle game that expands on the classic MineSweeper. It features three stacked minefields where players must uncover squares without revealing mines. ### How complex is 3 Level MineSweeper compared to the original? It is significantly more complex due to the 3D stacking of minefields. An uncovered square's adjacency includes squares on its level, as well as those directly above and below. ### What sizes and mine densities are available for free? The free version offers 11 combinations of size and mine density, with four sizes (3x3x3 to 6x6x3) and five mine densities (4% to 20%). ### What does the in-app purchase offer? The in-app purchase unlocks four additional sizes (7x7x3 to 10x10x3) and includes all five mine densities for each of these larger sizes, adding 29 more combinations. ### Does 3 Level MineSweeper have ads? No, this application does not contain advertisements. ### Can I track my progress in 3 Level MineSweeper? Yes, the game saves your best scores and posts them on the Game Center, allowing you to track your performance across different minefields. ### What devices is 3 Level MineSweeper compatible with? 3 Level MineSweeper is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### How often is 3 Level MineSweeper updated? The latest version is 1.3, and the app was last updated on May 25, 2021. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.3 — 2021-05-25 Removed access to Twitter and Facebook to satisfy Apple's privacy policy. ### 1.2 — 2021-01-05 Updated to iOS14 formats. ### 1.1 — 2014-01-13 A bug that prevented getting credit for the 4x4 4% density minefield and advancing past that level was reported by a user and fixed. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-20.*