Notes on this puzzle
99 mines, 381 safe cells and one 30×16 field: that is Mine Finder #5305. Some cells only give way when two neighbouring numbers are compared.
The board starts with 15 cells already uncovered, 4% of the safe ground, so the first deduction is waiting for you. Under the cover, 78 safe cells touch no mine at all, 126 show a 1 and 95 show a 2; 82 cells carry 3 or more, and the highest number in the field is 5. 15 of the mines lie along the border of the field.
Where to beginKeep an eye on the mine counter; on this field the final pocket is often settled by the total.