How to Play Minesweeper

Master the classic puzzle game with our complete guide

Objective

Clear a rectangular board containing hidden mines without detonating any. Win by revealing all cells that don't contain mines.

Basic Rules

1. Click to Reveal

Click any cell to reveal what's underneath. Your first click is always safe.

2. Numbers Show Adjacent Mines

A number shows how many mines are in the 8 surrounding cells. Blank means no adjacent mines.

3. Flag Suspected Mines

Right-click (desktop) or long-press (mobile) to flag cells you think contain mines.

4. Avoid the Mines

Click a mine and game over. Use numbers to deduce which cells are safe.

What the Numbers Mean

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Each number indicates how many mines are in the 8 adjacent cells (including diagonals).

Strategy Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the goal of Minesweeper?

Clear the entire board without clicking on any mines. Use numbers to deduce which cells contain mines and flag them.

What do the numbers mean?

Each number indicates how many mines are adjacent to that cell (including diagonals). A cell can have 0-8 adjacent mines.

How do I flag a mine?

Right-click (desktop) or long-press (mobile) to place a flag. Click again to remove it.

What happens if I click on a mine?

Game over. All mines are revealed. To win, reveal all non-mine cells without clicking any mines.

What is the best strategy?

Start near the center. When you see a 1 next to a single unrevealed cell, that's a mine. Look for patterns where math clearly indicates mine locations.

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