Play Minesweeper online for free and clear the minefield using logic. Every number tells you how many mines touch that cell, so with careful thinking you can find every safe square. Choose from three board sizes, flag the mines you find and try to beat your best time. Your first click is always safe and opens an area, and it works with a mouse on a computer or with touch on your phone.
How to play
- Click a cell to reveal it. A number shows how many mines touch that cell.
- Right-click (or long-press, or use Flag mode) to mark a cell you think hides a mine.
- Reveal every safe cell to win.
- Your first click is always safe.
Controls
- Click or tap a cell to reveal it.
- Right-click, long-press, or turn on Flag mode and tap to place a flag on a suspected mine.
- Click a revealed number when the right number of flags surround it to open all its other neighbors at once (chording).
Tips and strategy
- Start by looking for 1s next to a single hidden cell. That cell must be a mine.
- If a number already has as many flags around it as its value, all other neighbors are safe.
- Learn common patterns such as 1-2-1 and 1-2-2-1 along an edge. They solve many situations instantly.
- Use chording to save time once you are confident about your flags.
- If you truly must guess, guess early and away from numbers, where the odds are often better.
Game modes and difficulty
Choose your board: Easy is 9×9 with 10 mines, Medium is 14×14 with 32 mines, and Hard is 18×18 with 60 mines. A timer starts when you begin, and your best time is saved for each level so you can try to improve it.
History and background
Mine-hunting puzzle games date back to early computer games of the 1960s and 1970s. Minesweeper became world famous in the 1990s, when a version came bundled with a popular desktop operating system and millions of office workers discovered it.
Over time the game earned a reputation as a pure logic challenge, and a dedicated community of speed players competes to clear boards in record times. It is also a great way to practice careful, step-by-step reasoning: every safe cell can be found by asking what the numbers around it allow.
Frequently asked questions
Is the first click safe?
Yes. Your first click is never a mine, and it always opens an area of the board to get you started.
How do I flag a mine on my phone?
Long-press a cell, or turn on Flag mode and tap the cell.
What is chording?
When a number already has the right number of flags around it, clicking the number reveals all its other neighbors at once.
Is Minesweeper free here?
Yes. It is free, runs in your browser and needs no download or account.