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Looks like you've exported the gamemaker project file rather than an exported game. It's been a while since I used gamemaker but try to see if you can find a way to export the game as an executable. Alternatively, as a web version, which unfortunately is one of the best ways to get people to play your game for game jams.

Luckily, I do have gamemaker, so I was able to play anyway! The game is very much There Is No Game inspired. I like the puzzles using the config menu to change the elements of the start screen! I did have an issue where I had to press apply multiple times in the config menu or my changes wouldn't actually be saved upon leaving it. I also was able to cheese some of it by having multiple monitors, so I could just go around the laser that way XD. But I felt clever for solving it that way regardless, so I don't see it as much of a problem here. If anyone else wanting to play this game has game maker, I recommend giving this a shot, even though launching it takes a few extra steps!

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My partner released the compiled version here:
https://itch.io/jam/shovel-jam-2025/rate/3736815
Please give it the same review (this one should be runnable without Game Maker)

Done!