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 Canada page keeps Minesweeper close to the searches Canadian desktop players use. Read the grid, mark the traps, and keep the board calm. The game stays browser based, with no installer or launcher.
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 Canada page keeps Minesweeper in a desktop browser format with no installer, clear controls, and source notes. A school, office, or managed network may still block access.