Minesweeper
Play Minesweeper directly in your browser. No installs needed, just open the board and start clearing tiles.
Quick facts
- Platform
- Mobile browser (desktop also supported where available)
- Typical time
- 5–15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Beginner-friendly
- Players
- Solo
- Input / output
- Tap, swipe, or use the on-screen controls
About Minesweeper
Minesweeper is a logic puzzle where you clear safe squares and avoid hidden mines. Numbered squares tell you how many mines touch that square, helping you work out which nearby spaces are safe.
How to play Minesweeper
Tap squares to reveal them. Use the numbers to identify where mines must be. Mark suspected mines and keep clearing safe squares until the board is solved.
Who it is for
For solo players who enjoy combining neighbouring clues to eliminate possibilities. It rewards careful interpretation of numbers and separating confirmed information from a guess.
Features
- Reveal grid squares while avoiding hidden mines.
- Number clues show how many mines touch a square.
- Mark suspected mines while clearing safe squares.
Tips for playing Minesweeper
Start by reading the numbers carefully. A 1 touching one hidden square usually means that square is a mine. Do not guess unless you have to; many Minesweeper boards can be solved by combining clues from several numbers.
Important limitations
Some positions may require a guess. A flag records a suspected mine; it is not proof that your deduction is correct.
Minesweeper history and background
Minesweeper became widely known through Microsoft Windows, especially after appearing in early Windows releases in the 1990s. Its popularity came from quick games, simple controls, and satisfying logic deductions.
Minesweeper FAQ
What do the numbers mean in Minesweeper?
A number tells you how many mines are touching that square.
Is Minesweeper only luck?
No. Some boards may require guesses, but most progress comes from logic and careful deduction.