# Shinro - Sudoku Matrix Mines — Grid sweep solve bombs puzzle

> Logic puzzle game to locate mines on a grid using directional clues. (iPhone/iPad app by AkaTek LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shinro-sudoku-matrix-mines/id406112544 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AkaTek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604686567)
- Category: Games, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 211 App Store ratings · 59 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shinro-sudoku-matrix-mines/id406112544/reviews.md

## What is Shinro?

Shinro Minesweeper is a logic puzzle game with some similarities to Sudoku.

The objective is to locate the mines on the minefield. The minefield shows several arrows pointing to at least one mine. Not every mine has an arrow pointing at it. Count of the mines among the rows and columns is also given. Using this information the player needs to deduce the location of the mines.

## Key features

- Logic puzzle gameplay
- Deduce mine locations
- Arrow clues
- Row and column counts
- Grid-based challenges

## What do users think of Shinro?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Challenging logic puzzle
- 🚀 Fun variation on Minesweeper
- 🆓 Free and ad-supported
- 🧠 Makes you think
- 🎮 Good for short intervals
- ✨ Nice graphics

**Cons**

- 🐛 Freezes frequently
- 🐛 Requires frequent reinstallation
- 🐛 Touch screen issues
- 🐛 Game doesn't respect its own rules
- 🐛 Requires guessing, not pure logic
- 🐛 Can't listen to other music apps
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 👎 Frustrating accidental bombs
- 👎 Accidental flag removal

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Requires deletion and reinstallation every few days
- Cannot have other music playing while app is active
- Game doesn't respond to touch on newer devices
- Main menu is unresponsive
- Misplaced bombs or game not respecting its own rules
- Accidentally detonating flagged bombs
- Flag removal when dragging over flagged squares
- Poor touch screen registration

**Most requested features**

- Update for iOS 11
- Allow music playback from other apps
- Fix freezing and non-responsive taps
- Improve touch screen accuracy
- Add a clear button for unflagged squares
- Option to hold tile before flagging/removing
- Fix flagging system
- Fix accidental bomb detonation on flagged squares
- Allow dragging over flagged squares without detonating
- Choose different theme colors

## Recent user reviews (10 of 59)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shinro-sudoku-matrix-mines/id406112544/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Update please

*2018-07-28, version 1.0.8*

Still waiting for an iOS 11 update. What’s the holdup?

### 1/5 — This has turned into a horrible hassle of an app

*2016-05-01, version 1.0.8*

I am completely done with this app. The owners obviously don't care about it all all. It hasn't been updated in 5 years. I'm tired of having to delete it and redownload it every few days because it freezes and wont let you do anything with it. You also cant have any music playing while on it, not itunes, pandora, youtube, nothing. I'm tired of fooling with it. It's too much trouble for what it's worth. If in the future I see that someone is taking the time to update it every once in a while, I will redownload it and update my review, but I don't see that ever happening.

### 3/5 — Ehh...

*2016-03-31*

Was really enjoying it. All was going well. Then suddenly it stopped working. Open the app and can't click on anything :( guttered :(

### 1/5 — One of my favorites, now useless

*2016-03-27, version 1.0.8*

I played the crap out of this game on my 3G, 4S, and 5C. Now that I have a 6S Plus, the game doesn't respond to touch in this new device. Good thing I still have my 4Sfor some iPhone gaming...

### 1/5 — Freeze glitch

*2015-11-28, version 1.0.8*

Every few days it needs to be reinstalled. You can get to the main menu but can't select an option. It's a fun game but I don't want to download it every other day. Please fix this!!!!

### 2/5 — Freezes all the time.

*2015-08-27, version 1.0.8*

Freezes and I have to delete and reload almost every day.

### 3/5 — Fair

*2015-01-24*

Great game but I wish:
•I could listen to music other than my iTunes library while playing
And
•that it would freeze after a few days. I have to reinstall it every few days because when I open the app it stays on the main screen and doesn't let me tap on any options. It opens up like regular and plays the music but it's like it doesn't register that Im tapping or as if my screen was broken (which its not, at all). Please fix this especially that latter. Thank you!

### 3/5 — Game keeps freezing

*2014-10-06, version 1.0.8*

I love this game. But it keeps freezing on the main screen. I have uninstalled it like 4 times but I keep reinstalling it cuz I love it.

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2014-01-31, version 1.0.8*

Love it!!!

### 5/5 — Addictive

*2014-01-17*

Thou a variation of minesweeper, it requires a different logic compared to that, needing to know the entire board not just a corner of it. 
I just wish my fingers were more hot dog rather than sausage sized... dammed side-slips.

## Frequently asked questions about Shinro

### What is Shinro - Sudoku Matrix Mines?

Shinro Minesweeper is a logic puzzle game that challenges players to find mines on a grid. It combines elements of deduction with directional clues and numerical counts to guide the player.

### How do you play Shinro?

You play by using the arrows and row/column counts to deduce the location of mines on the minefield. Arrows point to at least one mine in adjacent cells, and the numbers indicate the total mine count for that row or column.

### Is Shinro free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It is supported by advertisements, meaning you will see ads while playing.

### What kind of puzzles does Shinro offer?

Shinro offers logic puzzles that require deductive reasoning. The gameplay is similar to Minesweeper but with added complexity from directional arrows and numerical constraints.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2025-01-13

Minor fixes and improvements.

### 1.1 — 2024-06-04

New design and gameplay.

### 1.0.8 — 2011-06-14

- Sound Bug Fix

### 1.0.7 — 2011-03-23

• Added flag switch button.

### 1.0.6 — 2011-03-12

• Scoring Bug Fixed.

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