Mines
Read the numbers, place the flags, clear the board.
You uncover squares. Every number tells you how many mines sit right next to it. From those hints you work out where it is safe — and where to place a flag. Three board sizes.
On a phone: a short tap uncovers, a long press flags. No right click needed.
- Three board sizes from small to large
- Tap and long press instead of left and right click
- Achievements for every board cleared
- No ads, no paid content
All you need is a nickname and a password. There is nothing to buy, nothing to pay out and no advertising. Works in any browser and on your phone.
Play for freeHow to approach it
The first click usually opens a larger area. Work outwards from its edge: a 1 with exactly one covered neighbour means the mine is there. If a number already has that many flags around it, all other neighbours are safe.
Part of the arcade
Mines is one of four classics beside the seven tycoon games — all eleven are browser games, there is nothing to install. Points count towards your arcade level and the leaderboards.
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost?
Nothing. It is free and ad-free; you only need an arcade account.
How do I flag a square on a phone?
Press and hold. A short tap uncovers instead.
Which board sizes are there?
Three: a small starter board, a medium one and a large one.