A grid hides scattered mines beneath its tiles, and your job is to uncover every safe square without detonating one. Numbers reveal how many mines touch each opened cell, giving you clues to deduce the rest. Flag suspected mines and clear the field to win.
How to play Minesweeper
- Click a tile to reveal what lies beneath it
- Read the numbers showing nearby mine counts
- Use those clues to deduce which tiles are safe
- Flag the tiles you believe hide mines
- Clear every safe tile to win the round
Tips & strategy
- Start in the middle to open up a larger safe area
- Compare adjacent numbers to pin down exact mine spots
- Flag confirmed mines so you don't click them by accident
Controls: Left click to reveal, right click to flag
Minesweeper — FAQ
What does a number mean in Minesweeper?
It counts how many mines touch that tile across its eight neighbors.
Is the first click ever a mine?
In most versions the first click is guaranteed safe.
How do you win at Minesweeper?
You win by uncovering every safe square on the grid without clicking a single mine. You do not need to flag the mines to win, only to reveal all the non-mine tiles.
How do you flag a mine in Minesweeper?
Right click a tile you suspect hides a mine to place a flag on it. On touch screens you typically long-press the tile to flag it instead.
What is a good beginner strategy for Minesweeper?
Start by opening a corner or edge to reveal a large blank area, then read the numbers to deduce which neighbors are safe. A tile showing the same number as its remaining hidden neighbors means all those neighbors are mines.
Is Minesweeper free and does it work offline?
Yes, Minesweeper is completely free with no download or sign-up to play in your browser. It also works fully offline in the free Offline Games Arcade app for iOS and Android.
