I love the high level of polish, and there’s a great strategy in learning the board, then planning ahead the next loop (sell valuables to preserve their value for the taxmen, keep a few hammers and mattresses in case of travellers, etc.). I like the inventory management too, although I wish I could rearrange it myself. Since it relied entirely on auto-placement, the game often told me I couldn’t carry something when it could clealry fit with some re-jigging.
Another critique is that it’s pretty easy to get stuck. The flower drains your stamina fast, and if the game doesn’t give you enough food you’re basically screwed. I also noticed what is probably a bug - my first attempt, I made it to the taxmen without enough money or items to pay them off… and the game just never let me leave the screen. I had to restart the game. Personally, I would make failures like these something more interesting than an instant death, but if you prefer this way, at least make a proper death screen so it doesn’t feel like a softlock :)
Overall, a solid strategy game with some great theming!