I just bought this game with a friend, and we are having a blast playing it. What we noticed is that it's very fun to play when everyone is new. That way we can develop our own strategy and tactics instead of learning it from a seasoned player. Learning from your mistakes is a very fun part of this game, and I think it would lose some of its fun if someone tells you beforehand that a plan is not going to work. That's my opinion at least.