Minesweeper · Rules and strategy
Minesweeper is a logic puzzle about opening every safe cell. Read the relationship between revealed numbers and flagged cells instead of clicking at random. This version keeps the first choice and its surrounding cells safe, giving you room to begin.
Rules and controls
A number counts mines in the eight neighboring cells. Left-click to reveal and right-click to toggle a flag. On mobile, enable flag mode before tapping. Revealing a mine ends the round; revealing every safe cell wins.
A useful first strategy
When the number of covered neighbors equals a clue, those neighbors must contain its mines. When confirmed flags already satisfy a clue, examine the remaining neighbors as safe candidates. These deductions depend on the flags being correct.
Worked example
A 1 with exactly one covered neighbor identifies a mine. Another 1 touching that confirmed flag needs no additional mine, so its other neighboring cells are safe.
Frequently asked questions
Do I win by placing every flag?
No. You win by revealing all non-mine cells. Flags are notes for your deductions, not an automatic confirmation that a cell contains a mine.
Does sharing send my current game?
Share sends the game address in the current language. It does not copy your board, nickname or score.