Minesweeper

Free Online Minesweeper

Play the classic Minesweeper game right in your browser — no download, no signup, completely free. Choose from three difficulty levels and test your logic skills. The goal is simple: reveal all the safe cells without clicking on a mine.

How to Play Minesweeper

• Left-click a cell to reveal it. If it's a mine, game over!
• Right-click (or long-press on mobile) to place a flag on suspected mines.
• Numbers show how many mines are in the 8 surrounding cells.
• Empty cells auto-reveal connected empty areas and their borders.
• Win by revealing every cell that doesn't contain a mine.

Minesweeper Strategies

• Start in the center — center clicks have a higher chance of opening large empty areas.
• Look for 1-1 patterns — two adjacent 1s sharing a wall often indicate mine locations.
• Flag confirmed mines — marking mines helps you track what's safe.
• Count remaining mines — the mine counter tells you how many are left.
• Use process of elimination — if a number equals its flagged neighbors, other neighbors are safe.

Difficulty Levels

• Easy (9×9, 10 mines) — Perfect for beginners learning the game.
• Medium (16×16, 40 mines) — The classic Windows Minesweeper difficulty.
• Hard (30×16, 99 mines) — For experienced players seeking a challenge.

History of Minesweeper

Minesweeper was created by Robert Donner and Curt Johnson in 1989 and became famous when bundled with Microsoft Windows starting in 1992. It was originally included to teach mouse skills — left-click, right-click, and precision pointing. Decades later, it remains one of the most played puzzle games in the world, loved for its simple rules and deep logical challenge.

FAQ

Is the first click safe? — Yes. The first cell you click is always safe. Mines are placed after your first click, avoiding that cell.

Does it work on mobile? — Yes. Long-press a cell to flag it on touch devices.

Are my best times saved? — Yes, best times for each difficulty are saved locally in your browser.