About this game
Minesweeper is a tense game for solo play or groups. In multiplayer you share one board and take turns; in solo mode you play without turns or a time limit.
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Quick answer
How do you play Minesweeper?
You can play solo without turns or a timer, or share the board with a group and take turns. Mines explode a player who reveals one without a shield.
How to play?
- The host configures board size, danger percentage and lifesavers. The turn timer is only used for groups.
- Players open cells; in solo mode, one player clears the whole board.
- Numbers show how many mines are nearby.
- A lifesaver gives a one-use shield.
- A mine without a shield eliminates the player. In groups, the surviving player with the most safe-zone points wins.
Play from your phone
Create a room, share the link, and play from any device with no signup or downloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play Minesweeper?
You can play solo without turns or a timer, or share the board with a group and take turns. Mines explode a player who reveals one without a shield.
What do lifesavers do?
A lifesaver gives a one-use shield against a mine.
Who wins?
In group games, the surviving player with the most safe-zone points wins. In solo mode, you win by clearing the board without exploding.
Rules
Open cells, use the numbers to read nearby mines and find lifesavers. Without a shield, revealing a mine eliminates you; in groups, survivors compete for safe-zone points.
How to play?
Create a room and share the link. Play solo without a clock or configure a group game with turns, a timer and up to 15 players.
Tips
Read the numbers before taking risks, save your shield for a mine and remember that the score rewards safe zones revealed.