This game is a waste of time and money. While you do get to play an interesting game, it nearly requires that you fight against other players. Many times the other players are ruthless, and the loss of a battle means you lose time and money that you have invested. You don't just lose a little, the game takes much from you when you lose, and then you must rebuild from a much lower level, again. It is not worth it. The players who prosper and the ones who violate the gameplay rules the most - and the game does not have any build in penalties for those who cheat. Instead, it allows a bloodthirsty free for all. Had I known any of this I would never have joined. I started because the puzzles looked neat and the graphics were cool. I left because a game that was supposed to be fun ended up being frustrating and stupid.