Free Minesweeper
The three classic boards, with a safe first click, flags, chording and your best time saved. Play with a mouse, a keyboard or a touch screen.
Beginner
9×9 · 10 mines
The classic 9×9 board with 10 mines. Quick games, ideal for learning the numbers.
Play beginnerIntermediate
16×16 · 40 mines
The classic 16×16 board with 40 mines. Longer games where the 1-2 patterns really matter.
Play intermediateExpert
30×16 · 99 mines
The classic 30×16 board with 99 mines, the standard for speed records. About one cell in five is a mine.
Play expert
Minesweeper levels compared
| Level | Board | Mines | Mine density | First click |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 9 × 9 | 10 | 12% | Always safe, opens an area |
| Intermediate | 16 × 16 | 40 | 16% | Always safe, opens an area |
| Expert | 30 × 16 | 99 | 21% | Always safe, opens an area |
How to play Minesweeper
- Open a cell. Click or tap any cell. The first click is always safe and opens an area of the field.
- Read the numbers. A number shows how many of the eight cells around it hide a mine.
- Flag the mines. Right-click, long-press or use Flag mode to mark cells you know are mines.
- Clear the field. Open every cell that is not a mine to win. Double-click a satisfied number to open its neighbours at once.
Every number is a clue about its eight neighbours. Comparing numbers that share hidden cells is how you find safe cells and mines without guessing, and the same few patterns come up again and again.
Frequently asked questions
How do I play Minesweeper on a phone?
Tap to open a cell and long-press to place a flag. If you prefer, turn on Flag mode so taps place flags. Double-tap a number, or tap it with two fingers, to chord.
Is the first click always safe?
Yes, on every level. Mines are placed after your first click and kept off that cell and its eight neighbours, so it always opens an area.
Which level should I play?
Beginner (10 mines) is quick and good for learning the patterns. Intermediate (40 mines) is the classic middle ground. Expert (99 mines) is the standard for speed records.
Do I need to flag every mine?
No. You win as soon as every safe cell is open. Flags just help you keep track, and they let you chord.