Play Minesweeper Online — Free
Minesweeper is the retro logic classic: uncover every safe square on the grid without detonating a hidden mine, using the numbers as your clues. Flag the mines and clear the board. Play Minesweeper free in your browser.
How to Play Minesweeper
The grid hides mines. Left-click a square to uncover it; the number that appears tells you how many mines touch that square. Use those clues to deduce where the mines are.
Playing
- A numbered square shows how many of its eight neighbours are mines.
- An empty square auto-clears its neighbours.
- Right-click to flag a square you believe hides a mine.
- Your first click is always safe.
Winning
Uncover every square that isn't a mine to win.
Strategy & Tips
- Start in the open and work outward from the cleared empty areas.
- Use a square's number minus its flagged neighbours to deduce which nearby squares are safe.
- When a number equals its remaining hidden neighbours, they're all mines — flag them.
- Learn edge patterns like '1-2-1' to crack tricky spots.
- Flagging isn't required to win, but it helps you keep track of the mines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the numbers mean in Minesweeper?
Each number tells you how many of that square's eight neighbouring squares contain a mine.
Is the first click always safe?
Yes — your first click never hits a mine, so you always get a foothold to start deducing.
Do I have to flag every mine?
No. You win by uncovering all the safe squares; flagging only helps you keep track of suspected mines.
Is Minesweeper free to play?
Yes — free, with no sign-up or download.
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