I think the problem might be your end, rather than the game, i had none of the problems you describe, weird tho eh?
That's why I wanted to know if I was the only one with the problems. My laptop can't handle more games. But then it just gives an error message and this game opens normally but I just can't click on things. So that is a little weird indeed, Too bad I can't play it. but a great game. wish everyone a lot of fun with it. Maybe I can play it on another laptop someday.