Thanks for the answer. I suspected as much. Too bad, as I really like the game, but the play is so very slow without being able to get many Lavastones. That is probably why my game company had no reviews. I will tell them to delete it from where I bought it, as they may not be aware of this. I am one of the few shopping there.
HOWEVER, I will probably continue playing, unless I decide to play the series. I am old, and patience is my best virtue. That is, if the game can keep going this way. I have over 2 million tech points at the moment!