Luck & suspense
How to play Minefield
A field of safe steps. Three hidden surprises.
- Players
- Shared phone: 2+ · Online room: 2–8
- Devices
- 1 shared device or 1 phone each
- Round length
- About 30–60 sec
- Play mode
- Shared device or online room
Then choose Minefield in the game list. No account required.
The rules
Take turns uncovering one of 25 squares. Three contain hidden mines. The first player to uncover a mine loses. This is a luck game: there are no neighbouring-mine clues.
What you need and how to start
Choose Minefield and start on one shared phone. You do not need to enter names or a player count. Take turns with the same phone. You can also create a room for one phone per player.
In a room, choose the game first. Everyone, including the host, taps I’m ready. The host then taps Start to begin.
Open the web app in your device’s browser. Playing requires JavaScript. Multiplayer rooms require an internet connection on every device. Use the game’s ? button whenever you want to check the rules.
More luck & suspense games
- Snap Jaw — Pick a tooth. Hope for the best.
- Overflow — Fill it up. Don’t be the one to spill.
- Loaded Cup — Six cups. One hidden surprise. Choose carefully.
- Hot Potato Bomb — Pass it along. Don’t be holding it at the pop.