Minesweeper
Classic Minesweeper recreated in Scratch with 40 hidden mines. Click to reveal, press Space to flag, and keep your score (top-right timer) low.
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What is this Minesweeper?
A faithful Minesweeper made in Scratch: every board hides 40 mines, the score is a timer, and flags are placed with Space. No downloads, just press the green flag to start.
Instant play in browser
Run entirely in Scratch—click the green flag to begin, stop button to reset. No installation needed.
Standard number clues
Numbers show how many mines touch a tile (including diagonals), matching classic Windows rules.
Single fixed mine count
Each round uses 40 hidden mines, keeping density consistent from start to finish.
Score by timer
Top-right timer is your score; faster clears mean better runs.
How to Play Minesweeper
Core rules for this Scratch Minesweeper build.
1) Clear all safe tiles
You win by revealing every non-mine tile. Any mine click ends the run.
2) Read the numbers
Each number counts adjacent mines (8 surrounding tiles). Use them to decide which tiles are safe.
3) Flag with Space
Hover a covered tile and press Space to toggle a flag when you are sure a mine is there.
4) Restart quickly
If you hit a mine, click the stop button then the green flag to generate a fresh board.
Tips & Patterns for Faster Clears
Practical, non-spoiler tips that come straight from classic Minesweeper play.
Use edge patterns
Common shapes like 1-2-1 or 1-1 along edges often force exact mine placements.
Pair flags with numbers
Only flag when adjacent numbers demand it; avoid guessing early.
Open obvious zeros
Empty tiles fan out safe openings—use them to expose large areas quickly.
When logic stalls
Count remaining mines versus unopened tiles in each region to pick the safer guess.
Minesweeper Screens
In-game captures from the Scratch Minesweeper build.
Opening board
Early reveals with space-to-flag hints.
Mid-game logic
Number clusters guiding safe openings.
Tense moment
Tight decisions near flagged mines.
Clear!
Finished board with low timer score.
Minesweeper Gameplay Videos
Watch a playthrough of this Scratch Minesweeper.
How to play Minesweeper
Shows full run: clicking to reveal, using Space to flag, and clearing 40-mine boards.
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Short clip of Minesweeper play in this Scratch build.
Quick Facts
Key details for this build.
40 Hidden mines on every board
Hidden mines on every board
Scratch Runs fully in-browser via Scratch embed
Runs fully in-browser via Scratch embed
Timer score Top-right counter; lower is better
Top-right counter; lower is better
Controls
Browser-friendly inputs used by the Scratch project.
| Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Reveal a tile | Left-click a covered tile |
| Place/remove a flag | Hover a tile and press Space |
| Start or reset | Click the green flag to start; click stop then green flag to restart |
| Full screen | Use the Scratch full-screen button for a larger board view |
Minesweeper FAQ
Answers drawn from common player questions for this Scratch version.
Ready to clear the board?
Click Play, flag with Space, and beat your timer score.