Thank you a lot! I didn't have time to clarify to the player that he can throw the presents at the pumpkins to kill them, or to implement a mechanic where the pumpkins run away after a while. Sorry!
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I actually did throw a present at a pumpkin by accident, but since it only took about half its health, I assumed it wasn't the intended solution and just kept running instead.
Maybe having pickup and throw on the same button (tap to pick up, tap again to throw) would make that mechanic much easier for players to discover. Still, I really enjoyed the game - great job for a 7-day jam!