Went straight to the tournament (by accident maybe), was well behind for most of it, but managed to still get 1st place! Final hand was 72o vs my AQo, poor Dixie (all-in blind).
agi/speed/rep/def all you need. Strategy is get as many unoccupied cells as possible straight away at the start, and they're pretty much invulnerable with high defence after a little time. Pick off weak enemy cells as they attack you. No strength required except in numbers! Many other strategies work though, pick your own! Too easy really...
I liked this one too, though easier (less confusing plot twists) and less dark than the first. Got all the favours and completed all objectives with little difficulty. I think the next one should be a bit longer, trickier and bring the darkness back. Also the bugs need ironed out.
On this sort of game I don't think a guide would help it just limits your options in your mind. You've got more chance just trying your own ideas - think outside the box. I got level 8 randomly just hitting the ball against the left side wall.
You don't need pinpoint accuracy for aces you just need luck. I got loads of them easily just by trying a few times. Fun game; doesn't get boring quickly, and time just flies by playing it. I found level 4 easy after I found the trick with the corners.