Minesweeper
Classic Minesweeper with three difficulty levels
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Reveal safe cells, flag suspected mines, and clear the board. Daily and Rush variants add streaks and timed scoring.
How to play Minesweeper
Minesweeper is a logic and observation game. Reveal safe cells, read the numbers and determine where the mines are.
Step by step
- 1Open reveals a cell.
- 2A number shows the exact number of mines in its eight neighboring cells.
- 3Flag marks a cell you believe contains a mine.
- 4Compare the number of flags with the revealed number to identify guaranteed safe cells.
- 5The first click in the classic game is protected from a mine.
Rules
- Do not open a cell when the logic shows it contains a mine.
- To win, reveal every safe cell.
- Flags help planning but do not replace logical verification.
- In Rush, an explosion creates a new board and applies a time penalty.
FAQ
What does the number 3 mean?
Exactly three mines are among the eight cells around that number. You infer their positions from other revealed cells.
How can I find a safe cell?
If flags around a revealed number already equal that number, every other hidden neighbor is safe.
When should I place a flag?
When the number of hidden neighbors equals the mines still required around the revealed number.
Does right-click work?
Yes on desktop. On phones, use the dedicated Open and Flag buttons.
What does the hint do?
The hint finds a logical deduction around a revealed number: all unknown neighbors safe, or all mines.
What happens after hitting a mine?
The game shows a loss result and reveals the board.
How is Rush different?
Rush uses a time limit, bonus time for cleared boards, and an explosion penalty with a fresh board.