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.
Cosy 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 UK page keeps Minesweeper on the same no download PCder shelf. Read the grid, mark the traps, and keep the board calm. Use the region switcher if you want the US, Canadian, or Australian page.
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. This UK page uses the same browser build for Minesweeper, with UK spelling, regional links, and source notes kept nearby. A school, college, or workplace network may still block game sites.