Thanks, this is my 5th Jam and only my 3rd game so I take finishing it as win. ^_^
As you said, the lack of control is intentional, does not matter who you are, how hard you work etc. all you need is one LCD and luck or you are stuck for another year. But sure, I had some ideas about extra steps and more player input, bu I was a bit slow to start so minimum playable concept was where it ended up.