Minesweeper
By @Anne11
Reveal all 71 safe tiles on the grid by using numbered clues to locate and flag the hidden mines.
How to play
- Tap any covered tile to start; your first move is always safe.
- Look at the revealed numbers to see how many mines touch that tile.
- Switch to Flag mode or hold a tile to mark a suspected mine.
- Tap a numbered tile that has the correct amount of flags around it to reveal remaining adjacent tiles.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap to reveal or toggle flags, and hold a tile to place a flag.
- Keyboard
- Not supported.
- Mouse
- Left-click to reveal tiles, and right-click to place or remove flags.
More about this game
Your goal is to clear a 9x9 grid without detonating any of the 10 hidden mines. You start by revealing a safe tile, which uncovers numbers indicating how many mines touch that specific cell. Using these clues, you deduce which adjacent tiles are safe to open and which must be flagged. The game ends in victory when you successfully uncover all 71 safe tiles, or instantly results in a loss if you reveal a mine.
Tips
- Your first tap clears a safe zone because mines are generated only after you click, avoiding your chosen tile and its eight neighbors.
- If a number matches the exact amount of covered tiles touching it, every one of those covered tiles is guaranteed to be a mine.
- Once you place enough flags around a number, tap that number directly to instantly reveal all its other surrounding tiles.
Questions
How do I know if I won?
You win the game by successfully revealing all 71 safe tiles on the 9x9 grid. The timer will stop, and your best completion time will be saved.
What happens if I place too many flags?
The game only gives you 10 flags to match the 10 hidden mines. If you try to place an eleventh flag, you must remove an existing one first.
Can I accidentally click a mine on my first turn?
No, your first move is completely safe. The game waits until you tap a tile before placing the 10 mines, ensuring your starting spot is clear.