How to play Minesweeper step by step?
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Last reviewed March 1, 2026
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Quick Answer
Click cells to reveal them. Numbers show how many mines are adjacent. Right-click to flag suspected mines. Clear all non-mine cells to win.
Detailed Answer
Minesweeper is a logic puzzle played on a grid of covered cells. Left-click to reveal a cell. If it's a mine, you lose. Numbers indicate how many of the 8 surrounding cells contain mines. Use logic to determine which cells are safe and which contain mines. Right-click (or long-press on mobile) to flag cells you think contain mines. The goal is to reveal all non-mine cells.