by dklx3
0) If playing w/ non-gamers.. definitely the family version1) Get your food engine up first
2) If playing with cards, don't get card crazy.. have a plan for how they will be used and be sure you use them that way.. playing a card because it looks good is a waste of time
3) Know what round cards could be coming.
4) Growth is good (assuming you built that food engine to support it.
Cheers