💣 Minesweeper
Classic minesweeper right in your browser. Flag the mines, clear the board — perfect as a 404 page replacement. Free, no ads during play.
📋 When to Use Minesweeper
Minesweeper is perfect for quick mental breaks during work or study — a 2-minute puzzle that sharpens logical thinking without commitment. Use it while waiting for a build to finish, during a coffee break, or when you need a screen-friendly brain teaser that doesn't require sound or fast reflexes. It's great for students learning deductive reasoning, office workers decompressing between meetings, or anyone who enjoys classic logic puzzles. Because it runs entirely in your browser, your progress stays local and nothing is tracked or saved to a server.
⚙️ How Minesweeper Works
Minesweeper runs as an interactive game in your browser using HTML5 Canvas or DOM manipulation. The game loop uses requestAnimationFrame for smooth 60fps rendering, with event listeners handling your input — keyboard, mouse, or touch. Game state (score, level, position) is managed in memory and optionally saved to localStorage for high scores. The entire game engine is client-side JavaScript — once loaded, it works offline and requires no server communication.
How to Play Minesweeper
- Choose a difficulty — Easy (9×9, 10 mines), Medium (16×16, 40 mines), or Hard (30×16, 99 mines). Beginners should start with Easy.
- Click to reveal cells — numbers show how many mines touch that cell. Use logic to identify safe cells. If you click a mine, game over.
- Right-click (or long-press on mobile) to flag — mark cells you suspect contain mines. The flag counter tracks how many flags you've placed vs. total mines.
- Clear all safe cells to win — the game ends when every non-mine cell is revealed. A victory message appears. Click "New Game" to play again.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I play Minesweeper on mobile?
Tap cells to reveal them. Long-press (hold for ~0.5 seconds) to place or remove a flag. This dual input system works on all touchscreen devices without a right-click.
What do the numbers mean?
Each number indicates exactly how many of the 8 adjacent cells contain a mine. A "1" means one neighboring mine, "2" means two, etc. Blank cells (0) auto-reveal all connected safe cells via flood-fill.
Is there a strategy for winning?
Start by clicking near the center — this often opens large areas. Look for patterns: if a "1" touches only one unrevealed cell, that cell is a mine. Work from the edges of revealed areas. Some situations require educated guessing.
Does the game track my score or time?
The current version focuses on gameplay without timers or high scores, making it a low-pressure puzzle experience. It's designed as a quick mental break or a fun 404 page replacement for your site.