I tried to play it without instructions, couldn't achieve much. I then read the first instructions (how to interacct) so I joined everything like a crazy maniac, nothing happened. I read the last part of the instructions (what to do / how to win) and started doing something. After 15 attempts I gave up ..; frustrated to not have fully understand the logic behind the values changing xD.
I must say - as strangely as it may sound - I loved it. Yes, a lot of work remains on the UX part (not art, just feedback information, why does things happen and how) but there is a mine sweeper vibe. With some work on accessibility, it could even reach the level of simplicity of 2048.
You first game in a game jam? my god! wish I did as well on my first one xD. All the best!