Get the Minesweeper Download From the Microsoft Store
Microsoft still hosts an “official” version of Minesweeper in its digital storefront. Here’s how to find and install it.
How to Play Minesweeper Online for Free
If you’re using a computer that doesn’t let you download games or programs (e.g., if your employer doesn’t allow it), you can still play Minesweeper during your downtime. A quick internet search will turn up plenty of sites where you can play it for free. Some of the online versions may even have the classic graphics instead of the Microsoft Store’s more polished, updated version.
Basic Rules of Minesweeper
If you’re new to playing this classic game (or want a refresher before you get back into it), here’s a quick rundown of how to play Minesweeper.
Easy: 9x9Medium: 16x16Expert: 30x16
If the box you select is not adjacent to a mine, the board will reveal all of the squares around it that also aren’t next to mines.If the box you selected is adjacent to a mine, the board will reveal a number showing how many mines are in surrounding squares (including diagonals).If the first box you selected contains a mine, the game automatically marks it and reveals other squares according to the previous two rules.
