Why is the first move always safe?
The first tap cannot reveal a mine, so a new round starts with a fair chance to learn the board. After that, numbered clues describe nearby mines and guide the player's next choice. The opening rule prevents a run from ending before the puzzle has really begun.
How can a player mark a suspected mine?
Players can flag a square with a right-click, a long press, or an on-screen toggle. Those options support both mouse play and touch screens. The mine counter shows how many flags remain, and it can go negative if the player marks too many cells.
What do the three difficulty levels change?
Easy, medium, and hard use different grids and each keeps a separate best time. A running clock lets players compare attempts at the same level. The flood-fill reveal also opens connected empty spaces together, helping a safe section of the board appear at once.