How to play Minesweeper
Click any cell to start. Numbers reveal how many mines touch that cell — use them to deduce which cells are safe. Right-click to place a flag on a cell you suspect is a mine. Your goal is to reveal every safe cell without hitting a mine.
The first cell you click is always safe. When you reveal a cell with zero neighboring mines, the board automatically expands to reveal all connected empty cells — a mechanic called flood-fill that lets you clear large areas quickly.
Tips for faster solving
- →Start in a corner — corners often open up large safe areas on the first click.
- →Flag confidently — once you're certain a cell is a mine, flag it immediately so you don't accidentally click it.
- →Use the mine counter — the number at the top shows remaining unflagged mines, helping you narrow down possibilities.
- →Work the edges — cells on the border have fewer neighbors, making them easier to analyze.