The game to memorize the instructions is really well done! I think that adhering to the 200 word limit would have cut down on the exposition and let the core mechanic of the game speak for itself; I think that memorizing the instructions and proceeding to cut the wire is brilliant, and the changing numbers on the screen adds to the feeling of intensity. I want these moments of choice to be emphasized over the narrative, because this choice / risk / pressure is really strong!