How do you play Minesweeper?
Reveal every square that does not hide a mine. A number shows how many mines touch that square, including diagonally. Your first click is always safe.
Click a square to start. First click is safe.
Tap to reveal · Hold to flag · Pinch to zoom
Swipe across larger boards. Tap a number to clear its neighbors.
How to play Minesweeper
Reveal every square that doesn’t contain a mine. Each number tells you how many mines are touching that square, including diagonally. Use the clues to work out your next move.
Click to reveal a square. Right-click to place a flag, or turn on Flag mode when playing on a touch screen. You can also hold a square to flag it, pinch to zoom, and swipe across larger boards. Your first click is always safe.
Questions about Minesweeper
What are the Minesweeper board sizes?
Beginner is 9 by 9 with 10 mines. Intermediate is 16 by 16 with 40 mines. Expert is 16 rows by 30 columns with 99 mines.
What is the daily Minesweeper challenge?
The daily challenge is one intermediate board. Every player gets the same safe opening. The board changes at midnight UTC.
What is Infinite Mines?
Infinite Mines is an endless board. Each safe square scores one point. You have three lives. The board grows as you reveal new ground.
Do I need an account to play Minesweeper?
No. You can play as a guest. Progress stays in this browser. Sign in with Google to save games to your account and continue on another device.