diff --git a/inventory.py b/inventory.py
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+import pygame
+from settings import *
+
+class Inventory:
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.items = []
+
+    def add_item(self, item_id, amount=1):
+        self.items.append((item_id, amount))
+
+    def draw(self, screen):
+        # Simple debug text
+        font = pygame.font.SysFont("consolas", 18)
+        text = font.render(f"Inventory: {len(self.items)} items", True, (255, 255, 255))
+        screen.blit(text, (10, 50))