Great game. The advanced game is just for learning, you have to play the full game to really "get" the game. Beginners, watch out for cook territory combos!
Excellent Game! Not as difficult as some may think to learn and play for a Civilization Game. Well Balanced great mechanics. Great help file for new players can be found on the Geek at: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/filepage/40705