Minesweeper: a quick playing guide
Open every square that does not contain a mine. Each revealed number tells you how many mines touch that square, including diagonally. Empty regions open together. Flags help you track suspected mines, but they do not count as revealed safe cells. Your first square and its neighbors are safe. Later positions can require a guess; this version does not promise deduction-only boards.
How do you control Minesweeper?
Click or tap a square to open it. Right-click to place or remove a flag. On a touchscreen, turn Flag mode on before tapping suspected mines. Opening a mine ends the round.
What should a beginner try?
When a number already has that many flagged neighbors, its other covered neighbors may be safe. Check your flags carefully before acting.
Do you need an account?
No. You can play this browser version without signing up or installing a plugin.