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Play Minesweeper: Classic Puzzle Game

Play classic Minesweeper with three difficulty levels: beginner, intermediate, expert. First click is always safe.

Try the free online tool mentioned in this guide:Minesweeper

Minesweeper rules

1. Board — a grid of hidden cells covering mines. 2. Click to reveal — uncover a cell. 3. Number clue — if safe, a number shows mines in adjacent cells (0–8). 4. Flag mines — right-click to flag suspected mines. 5. Win — reveal all non-mine cells. 6. Lose — click a mine; game over.

Difficulty levels

  • Beginner — 9×9 board, 10 mines. Easy for learning.
  • Intermediate — 16×16 board, 40 mines. Medium challenge.
  • Expert — 30×16 board, 99 mines. Hard, requires advanced logic.

Strategy

  • Numbers are clues — a "3" means exactly 3 adjacent mines.
  • Empty cells — 0 mines adjacent. Cascade reveals many cells.
  • Mark and reason — flag cells, then deduce from numbers.
  • Isolated regions — focus on one area first, then expand.

Tips

  • First click is safe — the board generates after your first move.
  • Work from edges — borders have fewer adjacent cells, easier to deduce.
  • Probability guessing — when stuck, pick the cell with fewest adjacent mines.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a cheat?

No cheating in pure Minesweeper. Logic and probability are your tools.

Can I flag flags?

Right-click again to unflag. Flags help you mark suspected mines.

What's the average time to win?

Beginner: 1–2 min. Intermediate: 3–10 min. Expert: 10–30+ min (or much longer if tough).

Try Minesweeper for free

Play classic Minesweeper in your browser. Three difficulty levels: beginner, intermediate, and expert. Left click to reveal, right click to flag. No install, no account required to try it.