THE PLAYBOOK
About Minesweeper
Overview
Play the classic Minesweeper game online for free! Use number clues to deduce mine locations and reveal safe cells. Supports Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert difficulty, plus Retro and Dark themes.
How to play Minesweeper
Reveal a cell and inspect the number clues.
Use each number to count mines in its surrounding cells.
Mark suspected mines using the game’s flag control and reveal the safe cells.
Tips & strategy
- When a clue’s neighboring mines are accounted for, its other neighboring cells are safe.
- Combine overlapping clues before making a risky guess.
Common questions
What does a number on a revealed cell mean?
It counts mines in the cells touching it, including diagonal neighbors.
How do I start playing Minesweeper?
Use the play button above to open the player. If a third-party content prompt appears, confirm it to load the game. Follow the instructions shown inside the game for its controls.
What if the game does not load?
Check your connection and try the player’s reload control. Third-party games may be temporarily unavailable; if loading still fails, try another title from the recommendations on this page.