How do you win Minesweeper?
Open every safe cell without opening a mine. You do not have to flag every mine if every non-mine cell is already clear.
Cozy web games
Minesweeper works well for office breaks because it rewards logic, not speed. This version runs in a small HTML5 canvas with the source kept on file.
Regional page
This Australia page is tuned for quick desktop breaks and no download browser play. Read the grid, mark the traps, and keep the board calm. PCder keeps the controls, source note, and licence status nearby.
Quick answer
Minesweeper is a logic puzzle about reading numbers around hidden mines. A number tells you how many mines touch that square. Use those clues to open safe cells, mark likely mines, and clear every non-mine square without guessing too early.
How to play
Player guide
Minesweeper is a browser logic game about reading numbers, not guessing. A number tells you how many mines touch that square, so safe moves come from comparing nearby numbers and marked flags.
Common questions
Open every safe cell without opening a mine. You do not have to flag every mine if every non-mine cell is already clear.
A 1 means one of the surrounding eight cells contains a mine. If one neighbor is already flagged, the rest around that 1 are safe.
Most boards reward logic, but some positions can still become guesses. Strong players delay guesses until the board gives more information.
Yes. The Australia page keeps Minesweeper ready for desktop browser play, with no launcher and no account step. Some schools, offices, and managed networks may still block game sites.