Problem

VendingMachinePanel._vending_inventories is a static dictionary that tracks purchased items per vending machine. It never clears between game runs, so starting a new game after death retains stale purchase state from the previous run.

Location

scripts/ui/vending_machine_panel.gd — _vending_inventories static var

Suggested Fix

Clear _vending_inventories on game restart / new run. Could hook into a game reset signal or clear in _ready() when a new game starts.

Priority

Low — only noticeable if player dies and restarts without closing the game. Non-blocking.

Found during v0.7.0 performance review.