Minesweeper Online
Minesweeper is a free browser puzzle game for one player, rated Hard and suggested for ages 10 and up. Clear the field using number clues without touching a mine. A game takes about 5 min. There is nothing to download and no sign-up.
How to play Minesweeper
Open your first square
Tap any square. The first tap is always safe.
Read the numbers
Each number counts the mines touching that square. Switch to Flag to mark mines, then back to Dig.
Result
Open every safe square to win. Tap New game to try again.
Stuck mid-game? Tap ? Help at the top of the game. It shows what to do at the exact step you are on.
Quick facts
- Players
- 1
- Time
- 5 min
- Devices
- Any phone or laptop
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Suggested age
- 10+
- Cost
- Free
- Type
- Solo puzzles
Minesweeper FAQ
How many people can play Minesweeper?
Minesweeper works with one player.
How do you play Minesweeper?
Open your first square. Read the numbers. Result. The full steps are on this page, and the Help button inside the game explains each stage as you reach it.
Is Minesweeper free? Do I need to download an app?
It is free. It runs in the browser on phones, tablets and laptops. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
How hard is Minesweeper, and what age is it for?
Minesweeper is rated Hard. Bluffing, deduction or word strategy. Best once the group has warmed up. The suggested age is 10 and up. That is a guide: younger players can usually join with an adult on their team.
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