Hi. I just found your post. I've never played NookGrid, so I can give you the fresh first look you're after. I'd play one full round on desktop, and another with the window squeezed down to phone size, then write up straight answers to your three questions: did the instructions make the first move clear, did any clue read more than one way, did the controls get in the way. If I stop before the end, I'll say exactly where and why. I charge $20 for this, paid once we agree on it, and the write-up comes back within three days. If it's not for you, no problem.