The first time I played the game with 2 other players, who both thought they were smarter than me and laughed at me when I asked questions on how they interpreted the rules.  One of my opponents had played the game prior to our "match" on more than one occasion.  It turned out, I had interpreted the rules correctly and missed many opportunities to play the way I should have been "allowed" to play, but I still beat the other two players.  I would play every day if I could.  Great game for mental stimulation, motor skills, strategy, etc.