How to play Minesweeper
Uncover every square that does not hide a mine. A number tells how many mines touch that square (including diagonally). Use the numbers to work out where the mines are.
- Click / tap a square to uncover it. Your first click is always safe and opens up an area.
- Right-click or long-press to plant a 🚩 flag on a suspected mine. On touch screens you can also switch on 🚩 Flag mode so taps place flags.
- Chording: click an uncovered number whose mines are all flagged to uncover all its other neighbours at once.
- Keyboard: arrows move, Space uncovers or chords, F flags.
Levels: Beginner 9×9 with 10 mines, Intermediate 16×16 with 40, Expert 30×16 with 99, or a Custom board. The Daily mode gives everyone the same minefield today. Best times are saved per level, and an unfinished game is resumed when you come back.
Tips
A 1 touching only one hidden square means that square is a mine. Look for the 1-2-1 and 1-2-2-1 patterns along walls, and flag mines as you find them so you can chord quickly.
About this minesweeper online
Clear the minefield using number clues. Beginner, intermediate and expert boards. Play Minesweeper free in your browser on desktop, tablet or phone. It works offline once loaded — perfect for travel. Your progress and best scores are saved on your device. Popular searches: minesweeper expert, minesweeper classic.
Minesweeper FAQ
Is Minesweeper free to play?
Yes. Minesweeper is completely free on GamesVora. There is nothing to download or install and you don't need an account.
Can I play Minesweeper offline?
Yes. Once you have opened GamesVora while online, Minesweeper is saved on your device and you can keep playing without an internet connection.
Does Minesweeper work on mobile phones and tablets?
Yes. Minesweeper works in any modern browser on Android phones, iPhones, iPads, tablets, laptops and desktop computers, with touch, mouse and keyboard controls.
Is my progress saved?
Your settings, best scores and statistics are saved in your browser on this device. Clearing your browser data will reset them.
What other games are like Minesweeper?
If you enjoy Minesweeper, try the other games in our Logic Puzzles collection — they are all free and work offline too.
