PlayMinute

Free Online Minesweeper

Your first cell is safe. Clear every non-mine cell on a board designed to be solved without guessing.

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Mobile: choose a mode, then tap a cell

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Open your first cell. Your first cell and its neighbors are safe.

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How to play Minesweeper

  1. 01

    Open a safe cell

    Select a covered cell to open it. The first cell and its surrounding 3×3 area never contain a mine.

  2. 02

    Read the numbers

    A number tells you how many mines are hidden in the eight cells around it.

  3. 03

    Flag the mines

    Right-click on desktop or switch to Flag mode on mobile to mark a suspected mine.

  4. 04

    Clear every safe cell

    You win after opening every non-mine cell. Opening a mine ends the board.

Minesweeper difficulties

LEVEL 01

Beginner

9×9 · 10 mines

A compact board for learning the rules and finishing a quick game.

LEVEL 02

Intermediate

16×16 · 40 mines

A larger field where number patterns and chord openings matter.

LEVEL 03

Expert

30×16 · 99 mines

The classic Expert size. On mobile, scroll horizontally across the full-size board.

No-guess Minesweeper

After you choose the first cell, PlayMinute checks each generated layout with an internal logic solver. Only boards that can be finished using number deductions are accepted, so you should not reach a forced 50/50 choice. A fresh layout is generated for every game.

Numbers and chord openings

A 1 means one adjacent mine, while a 3 means three adjacent mines. When the number of flags around an open number matches that number, select it again to open the remaining adjacent cells at once. A misplaced flag can make this chord hit a mine, so check the pattern first. Flags are only markers: you win as soon as every safe cell is open.

Beginner Minesweeper tips

TIP 01

Expand from blank cells

A blank cell has no adjacent mines. Start reading the numbered edge revealed around each blank area.

TIP 02

Count covered neighbors

If a number has exactly that many covered neighbors left, every one of them is a mine.

TIP 03

Subtract existing flags

When a number already touches the matching number of flags, every other covered neighbor is safe.

TIP 04

Move to another edge

If one clue is stuck, inspect a different edge. One new opening often creates a chain of deductions.

Minesweeper FAQ

Is this online Minesweeper free?

Yes. You can play for free with no installation or account. Best times and win rates are stored only in this browser.

Can the first click hit a mine?

No. The first selected cell and all adjacent cells are kept free of mines, often opening a useful starting area.

What is no-guess Minesweeper?

It is a board that can be solved from visible numbers and confirmed cells without choosing randomly. PlayMinute only starts layouts that pass an internal logic check.

How do I place a flag on mobile?

Select Flag above the board, then tap a covered cell. You can also press and hold a cell to add or remove a flag.

Why did several cells open at once?

Selecting an open number performs a chord when its adjacent flag count matches the number. Be careful: a wrong flag can expose a mine.

What are the standard Minesweeper sizes?

Beginner is 9×9 with 10 mines, Intermediate is 16×16 with 40, and Expert is 30×16 with 99. Records are stored separately for each difficulty.