Is the first click safe?
Yes. Mines are placed after your first opened cell, and its surrounding cells are protected when the board allows it.
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Click to open a cell. Right-click or long-press to place a flag. Click an opened number to quickly open its neighbors when the flags match.
How to play Minesweeper
- Open a cell to start the game.
- Numbers show how many mines touch the surrounding eight cells.
- Flag cells that you believe contain mines.
- Open every safe cell to win.
- Opening a mine ends the game.
Minesweeper rules
- The first opened cell is safe.
- Empty cells expand nearby safe areas automatically.
- Flags help with deduction, but a wrong flag does not lose the game.
- Mine positions do not change during a game.
- All three difficulties use classic board sizes and mine counts.
Frequently asked questions
How do I win Minesweeper?
Open every cell that does not contain a mine.
How do I place a flag on mobile?
Long-press a hidden cell, or switch to Flag mode and tap it.
How many mines are in each difficulty?
Beginner has 10 mines, intermediate has 40, and expert has 99.
Can every board be solved with logic?
Classic Minesweeper boards can sometimes require a guess.
Where is my best time saved?
Your best time is stored locally in this browser for each difficulty.