How to Play Minesweeper

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Minesweeper is a puzzle game that is easy to learn but has enough depth to keep improving at. This guide walks you through the rules, the controls and the key tips beginners need to play confidently within a couple of rounds. You can play right here on this page — the game is embedded above.

— The basics

What is Minesweeper?

Minesweeper is the all-time classic logic puzzle. Hidden across a 9×9 grid are ten mines, and your task is to open every safe cell without ever clicking a mine. Each safe cell you open shows a number — that number tells you exactly how many mines touch it.

Minesweeper is pure deduction. There is no luck once the board opens up; every number is a clue, and by reading them together you can prove which cells are safe and which are deadly. Flag the mines you identify, clear the rest, and the board is yours. It is one of the most satisfying "aha!" puzzles ever designed.

— Step-by-step controls

How to play — the steps

Step 1: Click to open a cell
Step 2: Right-click (or Shift+click) to flag
Step 3: Clear all safe cells to win

— Beginner tips

Beginner tips for Minesweeper

Start in the middle — it opens the biggest safe area.
A "1" touching exactly one unopened cell means that cell is a mine.
Use Flag mode to mark mines so you do not click them by accident.
Compare neighbouring numbers to deduce shared safe cells.
When truly stuck, choose the cell with the lowest mine odds.

— Where to play

Play Minesweeper free right now

You can play Minesweeper free on GameJadoo — no download, no sign-up, works on any modern phone, tablet or computer. The game is embedded above so you can start playing while the guide is still open, or visit the full Minesweeper game page for related guides, achievements and share options.

— Frequently asked questions

How to play Minesweeper — FAQ

Is Minesweeper hard to learn?

No. Minesweeper is designed so anyone can pick it up in under a minute. The full ruleset above is short, the controls are intuitive, and most players are playing confidently by their second or third round.

Do I need to install anything to play Minesweeper?

No. Minesweeper runs directly in your web browser using HTML5. There is no installer, no download, no plugin — just open the page and play.

Can I play Minesweeper on my phone?

Yes. Minesweeper works on phones and tablets with touch controls. The controls scale to any screen size, and you can play in portrait or landscape.

What is the best strategy for Minesweeper?

Start with the basics — Start in the middle — it opens the biggest safe area. As you get more comfortable, the tips section above covers the advanced techniques that separate casual play from personal-best runs.