▲
1
▼
The "Flower Garden" mode of Minesweeper was created to be more sensitive towards users in countries, such as Italy, where landmines are a common cause of death rather than seen as a war movie trope. It was originally only available to Italian players, but became a customization option in 2007's remake of Minesweeper, with Flower Garden being the only option for Italian players. in 2012's Microsoft Minesweeper, the Flower Garden mode would also be the only aesthetic option on Siberian and Chinese players.
Article on the origins of Flower Garden:
https://www.instantfundas.com/2010/02/minesweeper-controversy-how-flower.html
The Cutting Room Floor articles on regional differences:
https://tcrf.net/Minesweeper_(Windows,_2007)
https://tcrf.net/Minesweeper_(Windows,_1990)#Regional_Differences
https://tcrf.net/Microsoft_Minesweeper
https://www.instantfundas.com/2010/02/minesweeper-controversy-how-flower.html
The Cutting Room Floor articles on regional differences:
https://tcrf.net/Minesweeper_(Windows,_2007)
https://tcrf.net/Minesweeper_(Windows,_1990)#Regional_Differences
https://tcrf.net/Microsoft_Minesweeper
Related Games
GeoSafari
Ninja Gaiden II
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
Zoo Tycoon
Reversi
3D Pinball: Space Cadet
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
Sabreman Stampede
Microsoft Minesweeper
Midtown Madness
SkiFree
Monster Truck Madness 2
Asheron's Call
Mirror's Edge
Hitman: Absolution
King's Quest VIII: The Mask of Eternity
Super Smash Bros. Crusade
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
Bravely Default II
Alan Hansen's Sports Challenge
Slender: The Arrival
Super Hexagon
The Godfather II
U.B. Funkeys
I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream
Clock Tower
Grand Theft Auto III
Street Fighter IV
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee
The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures
Far Cry 2
Devotion
DLC Quest
Petpet Park
Disney Infinity 4.0
Star Trek: Voyager - Elite Force
Dead to Rights II
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Fallout 2
Dynamite Headdy
Q.U.B.E.
Back 4 Blood
Uncharted Waters: New Horizons
Ristar
Harvester
Alien: Isolation
Fighting Force