oh this is really helpful feedback, thank you! while i was testing i actually ran into the main menu problem too (you have to right click to get to the button to take you out) so i should've taken it as a sign it needed to be built into the quick play menu like you said XD
i will definitely add illustrations to the tutorial as well! i'd like it to be as easy to understand as possible so players can relax without thinking too hard (it's not meant to be a difficult game haha) so i'll definitely revisit that in the next update.
thanks again!