I'm glad you were able to still find enjoyment in the exploration aspect of the game despite the launch glitch with the ball, and unclear instructions on how the game works. Unfortunately I'm not able to patch the glitch but I was able to adjust the How-To-Play section in the description of the game. Making the game was a little chaotic, so there are some things that have gone unnoticed or unfinished due to a lack of playtesting, but hopefully this little adjustment to the description can help better your experience playing the game.
Thanks for the feedback.