Another Tapper enjoyer, great !
You're right about the cut mechanic, I didn't manage my time too well. ^^'
For the gameplay loop (even considering my cut down version), i'm still impressed at how simple and effective it is even today.
And thanks for mentioning the sound effects btw. There is still a lot of room for improvement with more time and care (music/jingles, better management of sound channels and the timing of play/stop, ...), but I do feel like it's an important part of games that's often overlooked.