Questions
How do you play Minesweeper?
Open cells without hitting a mine. A number shows how many mines touch that cell, diagonals included. Flag the cells where you are sure a mine is hidden.
Is the first click always safe?
Yes. The mines are placed after your first click, never on that cell or next to it, so the first click always opens an area.
What is chording?
When a number already has as many flags around it as it shows, click it to open all its other neighbors at once. If one of the flags is wrong, you hit a mine.
How do I place a flag on a phone?
Press and hold a cell, or turn on flag mode and tap. With a mouse, use the right button.