You've probably seen people talking about the Minesweeper Plus Captain online. It's that cute yellow smiley face wearing a white sailor hat that sits at the top of your game screen. Players started calling it "Captain" because of that distinctive hat with the red band and anchor emblem.
What is the Captain?
The Minesweeper Plus Captain is the yellow smiley face icon you'll see in Minesweeper Plus. Here's what makes it special:
- It's wearing a white sailor hat with a red band and an anchor
- It sits right in the middle-top of your game screen
- It's actually your pause button — click it anytime to pause or reset
- Fans love it so much they've created tons of fan art on DeviantArt and TikTok
Where You'll Find It
When you're playing, the Captain is always right there at the top center of your screen, between the mine counter on the left and the timer on the right. Just click it anytime you need to pause, reset your game, or exit.
The game tutorial says:
Click on the smiley face any time during the game to pause the game and open the pause menu. You can reset the current game or exit the current game from the pause menu. Click on the smiley face again to close the pause menu and unpause the game.
So basically, it's your go-to button when you need a break or want to start over.
What the Captain Looks Like
The Minesweeper Plus Captain has that classic Minesweeper smiley face look — bright yellow and cheerful. But what really makes it stand out is that stylish white sailor hat with the red band and black anchor. It's that hat that gave players the idea to call it "Captain" in the first place.
Why Players Love the Captain
The Minesweeper Plus Captain has become pretty popular in the Minesweeper Plus community. You'll find:
- Fan art on DeviantArt and other art sites
- Discussions on TikTok about "the captain from minesweeper plus"
- Memes and fan content across social media
Even though the game itself doesn't officially call it "Captain," that's what everyone in the community knows it as. The nickname just stuck!
Check Out This TikTok Video About the Captain
What the Captain Does in Game
The Minesweeper Plus Captain isn't just there to look cute — it's actually pretty useful:
- Pause your game: Click it to pause and take a break
- Reset the board: Use the pause menu to restart if you get stuck
- Exit safely: Leave your current game without losing progress
- Game state indicator: It's always visible so you know where your pause button is
Other Things Around the Captain
When you're playing, you'll notice the Minesweeper Plus Captain is surrounded by other game elements:
- Mine counter (on the left): Shows how many mines are left next to the Minesweeper Plus Captain
- Timer (on the right): Keeps track of how long you've been playing
- Health gauge: In some modes, you'll see your health near the Captain
- Sonar toggle: The sonar switch is nearby in the UI
Want to Learn More?
If you're new to Minesweeper Plus or want to get better at it:
- How to Play Minesweeper Plus: Complete tutorial with all the basics
The Minesweeper Plus Captain will be there every step of the way, ready to pause whenever you need it!