The gameplay mechanic itself can be quite vague at first (friend and ally comes to mind, as does luck and unluck), but once you pick up on it, it's fantastic. It was also not apparent how to go lower on the board at first, but I figured that out as well.
Once I got past those hurdles, I found one of my favorite games from the Jam thus far, The aesthetics are wonderful and dark, with a hint of mischief, which is perfect for the scenario. The art is beautiful as well, and it made me want to find out more about this game. Would love to see a deeply expanded version of this post-release!