I have beaten the game about 3 or 4 times. I had an upright in my bedroom years ago(in my early to mid 20's). I would warp to level 8 and play from there. If I had less than 2 extra men, I would get killed before finishing the last board. Level 9 nasty tree is a mother. Since I have beaten the game, I haven't lost interest in it. If finishing the game gets easier, just look for ways to get a higher score. That's all people did before games had an end anyway. Sold my upright years ago and recently got a cocktail. I haven't gotten past the the second or third board on level 9 since I got it.