I think I know what your problem was.
All the items on the map reappear twice a week! To be precise, every Thursday and Monday.
If you start a new game, all the items on the map will only appear on Day 5 (Thursday)!
I have to thank you, because thanks to your comment I was able to see this design problem in the game! In the next update, I will change the days on which items reappear to Tuesday and Friday.
That way, players who start a new game will be able to collect food and water on day 2!
Tip:
If you're in trouble or need easy food, you can enter the secret room!
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