Google Minesweeper
Google Minesweeper with Easy/Hard cloud leaderboards—click to shovel, press Space to flag, and chase faster clears.
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What is Google Minesweeper on Scratch?
A Google-themed Minesweeper built inside Scratch with cloud-synced best times for Easy and Hard modes.
Google look, Scratch engine
Recreates Google Minesweeper’s colorful tiles, mine counter, and timer entirely in the Scratch player.
Cloud best-time leaderboard
Easy and Hard timers post to Scratch cloud data when you are signed in, keeping runs visible to the community.
Balanced resets for fairness
The creator reset illegitimate Easy-mode times and fixed Hard-mode bugs (Dec 2021) to keep leaderboards accurate.
Instant browser play
Click the green flag or the Go button, then optionally switch to full screen for a clearer board.
Google Minesweeper creator updates
Highlights taken from the project notes and fixes.
Dec 14, 2021 — Easy leaderboard reset
An illegitimate Easy-mode best time was cleared to keep the board fair for new runs.
Dec 10, 2021 — Hard bug fix
A Hard-level issue was fixed and the cloud high score reset so new records are valid.
What’s unique about Google Minesweeper
Highlights based on the Google Minesweeper ruleset: no-guess logic, tuned boards, and combo clicks.
No-guess algorithm
Uses a “no guessing” algorithm that removes classic 50/50 situations so clears stay deterministic.
Difficulty-specific boards
Easy/Medium/Hard use different board sizes and mine counts; web and mobile layouts are tuned separately.
Chord/combined click
Supports combined click (left+right or middle) to chord satisfied numbers quickly.
Audio cues on numbers
Number reveals play distinct pitches—the bigger the number, the higher the sound.
How to Play Google Minesweeper (Scratch)
Follow these quick steps to start, flag, and record valid times.
1) Start or restart a run
Press the green flag (or Go) to begin. Use the stop button then green flag to reset the board if needed.
2) Reveal tiles
Left-click to shovel a covered tile and expose numbers that show how many mines touch that square.
3) Flag suspected mines
Hover a tile and press Space to place or remove a flag, preventing accidental clicks.
4) Track mines and timer
Use the mine counter to see how many mines remain and watch the timer that determines leaderboard standings.
Google Minesweeper tips and notes for better runs
Stay accurate, post valid times, and mirror Google Minesweeper’s flow.
Let numbers drive every move
Each number counts adjacent mines (3x3 area). Use them to confirm safe shovels before chasing speed.
Protect runs with Space flagging
Use Space instead of right-click so touchpads and Chromebooks avoid misclicks on mines.
Timer-focused gameplay
Best times matter more than scores—clear safely but keep momentum to climb the cloud leaderboard.
Leaderboard integrity
Easy-mode times were reset when a record looked illegitimate, and Hard-mode highs were cleared after a bug fix (Dec 2021).
Quick resets when stuck
If you face a guessy layout, stop then restart to chase a faster, cleaner run.
Screens from Google Minesweeper
Boards and UI from the Scratch remake.
Opening board
Google-colored tiles and mine counter visible at the top.
Mid-game numbers
Number clues drive safe shovels before the timer climbs.
Flagging mines
Flags mark confirmed mines to protect quick clears.
Full-board view
Clear layouts benefit from full-screen play in the Scratch player.
Google Minesweeper videos
Short clips showcasing fast clears and the Google-style board.
How To Play Google Minesweeper
Original YouTube Shorts clip by @sweaty_bot8432 showing how to play and clear quickly.
Google Minesweeper
Original YouTube Shorts clip by @Slaydrian featuring a fast Google Minesweeper clear.
Google Minesweeper at a glance
Key facts pulled from the project, including web/mobile board specs.
Easy board Web 10×8, 10 mines (12.5%); Mobile 6×12, 10 mines (13.8%).
Web 10×8, 10 mines (12.5%); Mobile 6×12, 10 mines (13.8%).
Medium board Web 18×14, 40 mines (15.8%); Mobile 10×21, 35 mines (16.6%).
Web 18×14, 40 mines (15.8%); Mobile 10×21, 35 mines (16.6%).
Hard board Web 24×20, 99 mines (20.6%); Mobile 13×28, 75 mines (20.0%).
Web 24×20, 99 mines (20.6%); Mobile 13×28, 75 mines (20.0%).
Google Minesweeper Controls
Matches the project instructions: click to shovel, Space to flag, cloud save for signed-in users.
| Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Reveal (shovel) a tile | Left-click any covered square |
| Flag or unflag a tile | Hover the square and press Space |
| Restart the board | Click Stop, then the green flag or Go button |
| Enter full screen | Use the Scratch full-screen toggle next to the Go/Stop controls |
| Post best times | Finish a run while signed in so cloud data records your timer |
Google Minesweeper FAQ
Answers based on common player questions and project notes.
Ready to chase a new Google Minesweeper best time?
Press the green flag, shovel safely, and post your Easy or Hard record to the cloud leaderboard.