Retro Minesweeper

The classic Windows deduction puzzle reborn in modern web performance! Carefully uncover squares on the minefield. Numbered clues indicate exactly how many mines neighbor that cell. Flag suspected explosives and sweep the field clean.

How to Play

  • Choose between 9x9 (10 Mines) or 14x14 (30 Mines) difficulty.
  • Click or tap to dig an unrevealed square. Your first click is 100% guaranteed safe!
  • Numbers tell you how many mines touch that square (including diagonals).
  • Right-click on desktop or toggle Flag Mode on mobile to mark known mines with a red flag.

Rules

  • Detonating any mine triggers instant Game Over.
  • Uncovering an empty square with 0 neighbor mines automatically reveals adjacent tiles via flood fill.
  • The game is won when all safe, non-mine squares are successfully uncovered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hit a mine on my very first click?

Never! Our algorithm guarantees that your first click and all its neighboring squares are 100% safe.

How do I place flags on mobile touchscreens?

Tap the Mode button below the board to switch between Dig Tile (⛏️) and Place Flag (🚩) with a single tap.

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