Criticism only card game!

We have for the second time played phase 10 at a game night now. In the first test we still hoped that it is up to us, as no one found an access to the game.
Unfortunately, it is probably still at phase 10: We love to play and regularly Wizard, Large Dalmuti, 6 takes, etc., but most likely, a so solely based on gambling, compared to strategic games only to lose.

However, we were all very irritated that it arrives in phase 10 really just on the cards luck, and nothing else! Strategies, tactics? Because unfortunately there is no space for.

Unfortunately, that's not the only problem: So this card happiness makes also very fast for frustration because some players get caught in early stages, while others are much more advanced. If you then consider that this game (we were five people) may take a long time, then it will soon be only boring and dull. Through some additional cards increased also the already slow flow of the game, then what has to do with Entertainment Limited.
We have an hour playing time (!) Unanimously canceled, although just two people were in the fifth (of 10 phases).

Conclusion:
Who wants to watch the king chance for two hours at work, found in phase 10 the right thing! All others can only advise, because there are so many good other card on the market, find a balance between luck and strategy. Phase 10 may work in one round with children even when playing in an all-round adult it has no charm.